Cell Operator (2nd Shift 300p.m. 1130p.m.)
Ansonia, OH - USA
Job Summary
The Cell Operator / Floor Person plays a pivotal role in the daily operations of the production floor by ensuring seamless machine operation quality inspection packaging and material handling. This function role supports both machine-side operations and floor-wide coordination to maintain an efficient organized and quality-focused production
Enviroment
This position requires strong communication attention to detail and the ability to follow
established protocols while contributing to continuous improvement workplace safety and
product quality.
1. Machine Operation & Cell Management
- Set up operate and monitor molding or production machines and equipment.
- Accurately label count and document finished goods in IQMS or other systems.
- Perform basic machine troubleshooting and notify leads of any irregularities.
- Ensure correct start-up running and shutdown procedures are followed per job order.
2. Quality Assurance & Documentation
- Conduct visual inspections and periodic weight checks to ensure quality compliance.
- Verify use of correct labels packaging materials and documentation per customer and internal standards.
- Accurately complete all production records such as SPC sheets in-process inspections and operator logs.
3. Material Handling & Packaging
- Prepare move and manage packaging materials between staging areas and production cells.
- Physically transfer finished goods following FIFO and inventory protocols.
- Construct boxes insert liners and package products according to job specifications.
4. Production Floor Support
- Assist other operators and team members in achieving production goals.
- Monitor machine cycle times and report deviations to the Shift Lead.
- Train new operators in line with company Work Instructions (WI.6.2.1.6).
5. Safety Cleanliness and Compliance
- Adhere strictly to all PPE requirements and company safety policies.
- Maintain clean organized work areas in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 quality systems and documentation standards.
- Promptly report safety concerns or incidents.
6. Communication & Continuous Improvement
- Communicate clearly with supervisors maintenance and quality teams regarding any issues.
- Participate in team meetings training sessions and improvement initiatives.
- Provide feedback on cell work processes and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
7. Other Duties as Assigned:
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and meet operational priorities.
Communication
Communicates clearly and effectively with supervisors shift leads Quality Maintenance and team members. Promptly reports machine issues quality concerns safety hazards and production delays.
Presentation
Accurately communicates production updates machine performance quality concerns and shift-related information. Participates in team meetings training sessions and continuous improvement activities.
System
Ability to use production systems such as IQMS to accurately record production quantities material transactions and finished goods. Completes required production documentation including operator logs inspection records and SPC sheets.
Analytics
Monitors production output machine cycle times and product quality to identify defects inconsistencies and process deviations. Uses basic production data and inspection results to support troubleshooting corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- High school diploma or GED required; technical/vocational training is a plus.
- At least 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferably in plastics or molding.
- Familiarity with production software (e.g. IQMS SAP) and basic computer skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify visual defects in products.
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- A team player with a safety-first mindset.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to lift and move 100lbs
The work environment is usually in an office within a manufacturing facility with low to
moderate noise level. The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job.
- Ability to work well with others one on one remote via video and phone.
- Ability to work independently
Westfall -Technik is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis
of actual or perceived race color national origin ancestry sex gender gender identity
gender expression pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions religious creed
physical disability mental disability age for individuals age 40 and over medical condition
(as defined by state law (for example cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS)
marital status military and veteran status sexual orientation genetic information
citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. Our
management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment hiring placement
promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities and general
treatment during employment
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
WestFall Technik is a global plastics manufacturer that provides end-to-end design, protoyping, packaging, automation, molding and assembly.