Bartelt Machine Operator

Position Title:Bartelt Machine Operator

Reporting into Title: Production Supervisor

Business and Department: Production Support

Position Purpose/Summary: The Bartelt Machine Operator is the primary operator of the Bartelt machine and is responsible for the setup, maintenance, and production of customer orders and for meeting specifications for quality and efficiency. The Operator ensures the Bartelt machine is operating properly and must follow company procedures for safety and provide accurate and timely reporting of production data to comply with the company's Good Manufacturing Practices.

Direct Reports

Sole Contributor

Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables

An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

All duties as assigned and the following specific activities.

• Responsible for operating Bartlett machinery and ensuring all company safety procedures are followed in the production work area.
• Perform pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation.
• Monitor Bartlett equipment to ensure quality production and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Responsible for changing film and zipper.
• Makes machine adjustments for proper bag fill and position, as needed.
• Assist the maintenance department with scheduled preventive maintenance between production runs.
• Tasked with housekeeping duties.
• Inspect machine outputs for quality control.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks between production runs.
• Ensure a safe work environment and abide by 5S and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Perform in-process inspections of parts throughout the production run and ensure they meet documented and visual standards of acceptance.
• Monitors production efficiency: addresses line stoppage and initiates immediate problem-solving to correct the cause.
• Collaborate with line leads to ensure proper reports/daily activities are submitted.
• Assures all manufacturing equipment is well maintained and calibrated.
• Feed new material as it is consumed, test manufactured products against quality standards, and make operational adjustments as necessary throughout production.
• Adhere to materials FIFO (First In - First Out) returning material correctly and timely.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

On-going outcome that is measurable

• Zero accidents
• 100% completion of documentation accurately and on time
• >100% first pass quality
• 96% machine efficiency

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

Education:

• High School or GED

Experience:

• 3 years of Bartlett Operator experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with vertical/horizontal baggers and text wrappers.
• Machine shop math and blueprint reading skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment.
• Ability to problem-solve.
• Ability to set up and run jobs without supervision.
• Self-motivated, focused, and results oriented.
• Troubleshooting experience.

Technology/Software:

• Must possess basic computer skills and the ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office, Outlooks, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Communication:

• Able to read and write English.
• Bilingual Spanish and English are preferred.
• Effective at building quick interpersonal rapport and trust
• Ability to write and speak clearly to openly communicate.

Physical Capabilities

Strength (lifting, dexterity, repetitive motion):

• Have ability to regularly lift, carry, turn, and rise; and/or lift turn and bend down to place a unit weighing up to 50 lb. on to a pallet or stack of units.

Movement (standing, stopping, sitting, crouching, crawling):

• Have full mobility in, and use of, arms, hands, and legs.
• Have ability to sit for long periods of time.

Hearing (loud noise tolerance, quiet work area, public speaking, receive work direction):

• Able to function in a semi loud environment, with frequent loud bursts of noise (such as backup siren)

Vision (judge distance, read signs, extended computer work, identify details):

• Able to see so as to operate machinery safely and efficiently.

Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs.