Machine Operator

Salt Lake, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Founded over 35 years ago First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan Pennsylvania into a group of companies employing over 5000 team memberswhile maintaining ourfamilyvalues and entrepreneurialspirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada the companies within the First Qualitygroup produce high-quality personal care and household products forlargeretailers and healthcareorganizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers wipes feminine pads paper towels bath tissue adult incontinence products laundry detergents fabric finishers and dishwash addition we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility unity and integrity we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality youll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning professional development and our mission to Make Things Better.

We are seeking a Machine Operator for our First Quality Home Care Products LLC facility in Salt Lake City UT.

Primary responsibilities include:

Operates machines and production equipment safely in accordance with Training.
Set-up or adjust equipment according to manufacturing specifications.
Monitors the quality of output to identify or discard re-manufactured faulty products.
Perform quality checks knowing which documents are required and shift record keeping procedures.
Maintain accurate daily production records so that manufacturing performance can be analyzed.
Clean and inspect equipment according to current department procedures.
Enter quality data into the Database log notes for downtime.
Navigate through various control screens; to include run set-up jog machine faults and make changes of recipes homing sequence and set-up production values to the proper limits.
Troubleshoot repair and adjust packaging line equipment.
Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks on equipment such as clearing jams checking sensors and cleaning Photo eyes.
Identify and address operational and material Defects.
Identify critical production quality issues and pursue corrective actions.
Perform basic to intermediate mechanical activities.
Regularly attend listen and participate in team meetings and end-of-shift meetings.
All other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Must have at least 1 year of machine operating experience.
Must have at least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
Must have intermediate to advanced troubleshooting skills.
Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Must learn and adapt to processes and procedures.
Must have basic-level to intermediate-level computer (Microsoft Office Word Excel and Outlook) experience.
Experience with SAP is a plus.
Must have basic-level to intermediate-level math skills.
Must be able to pivot and adapt to changing priorities in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Must be well organized with a high attention to detail.
Must have good problem-solving and time management skills.
Must have solid interpersonal skills.
Must be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing with the ability to adapt your communication style to different audiences including activities for active listening clear presentation skills and the capacity to provide and receive feedback at all levels of the organization.
Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
Must adhere to attendance policy

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand continuously and walk frequently during the shift.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance 100 pounds with assistance and push/pull up to 600 pounds with mechanical assistance.
Must have dexterity in the hands for tool manipulation.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and color vision. Corrective lenses are adequate for the job requirements.

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (years worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4000 per year on insurance premiums
...and more!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who as a result of their role specifications may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability sexual orientation gender identification or protected Veteran status.

We are seeking a Machine Operator for our First Quality Home Care Products LLC facility in Salt Lake City UT.

Primary responsibilities include:

Operates machines and production equipment safely in accordance with Training.
Set-up or adjust equipment according to manufacturing specifications.
Monitors the quality of output to identify or discard re-manufactured faulty products.
Perform quality checks knowing which documents are required and shift record keeping procedures.
Maintain accurate daily production records so that manufacturing performance can be analyzed.
Clean and inspect equipment according to current department procedures.
Enter quality data into the Database log notes for downtime.
Navigate through various control screens; to include run set-up jog machine faults and make changes of recipes homing sequence and set-up production values to the proper limits.
Troubleshoot repair and adjust packaging line equipment.
Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks on equipment such as clearing jams checking sensors and cleaning Photo eyes.
Identify and address operational and material Defects.
Identify critical production quality issues and pursue corrective actions.
Perform basic to intermediate mechanical activities.
Regularly attend listen and participate in team meetings and end-of-shift meetings.
All other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Must have at least 1 year of machine operating experience.
Must have at least 1 year of manufacturing experience.
Must have intermediate to advanced troubleshooting skills.
Must adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Must learn and adapt to processes and procedures.
Must have basic-level to intermediate-level computer (Microsoft Office Word Excel and Outlook) experience.
Experience with SAP is a plus.
Must have basic-level to intermediate-level math skills.
Must be able to pivot and adapt to changing priorities in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Must be well organized with a high attention to detail.
Must have good problem-solving and time management skills.
Must have solid interpersonal skills.
Must be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing with the ability to adapt your communication style to different audiences including activities for active listening clear presentation skills and the capacity to provide and receive feedback at all levels of the organization.
Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
Must adhere to attendance policy

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand continuously and walk frequently during the shift.
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance 100 pounds with assistance and push/pull up to 600 pounds with mechanical assistance.
Must have dexterity in the hands for tool manipulation.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and color vision. Corrective lenses are adequate for the job requirements.

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three-week minimum)
Medical dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
Bundle of joy benefit (years worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4000 per year on insurance premiums
...and more!

Key Skills

Forklift
Calipers
Basic Math
Math
Mechanical Knowledge
Stamping Press
Plastics Blow Molding
Micrometer
Plastics Extrusion
Plastics Injection Molding
Sewing
Manufacturing

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About Company

First Quality

Why We Make Things Better: We Care. Welcome to First Quality®. Every day, we strive to make the best products to improve the lives of our customers, partners, employees and communities.

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