PRODUCTION OPERATOR I - WEEKEND DAY SHIFT 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM (SPARKS, NV)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirement; sets stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
• Activates machine and observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Inspects finish product to determine accuracy of machine operation.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines and making adjustments.
• Assists coworkers to set up machine, and to stack, mark, pack, and transport finished product.
• Reduces downtime by assuring these tasks are performed promptly.
• Complies with safety and GMP requirements.

 

SAFETY STATEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

• Supports a culture of safe production and operations; follows all safety rules and procedures.
• Actively participates in the safety program by: engaging in training activities to learn what constitutes a safety hazard; reporting safety concerns to the supervisor, submitting safety suggestions, and correct or report to the appropriate people when you see a workplace health or safety hazard, until it is resolved.
• Assists with communicating safety information to new employees.
• Fulfills responsibilities as outlined in the company safety management plan.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to other employees of the organization.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

 

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic understanding of mechanical principles
• Ability to troubleshoot and adjust machine.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or walk; ascend and/or descend stairs; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must regularly lift, move (in some cases drag items), slide, raise and/or place:

• Up to 30 lb. force for up to 25 feet and then pull to original position.
• Up to 33 lbs. from 5 inches off ground and raise to 47 inches and then return 33 lbs. to original position.
• Up to 50 lbs. for 3 feet at waist level; lift bag/box onto side and return to original position.
• Up to 60 lbs. from 31-inch-high shelf and 2-hand carry for up to 5 ft. and then return 60 lbs. to 31-inch surface.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.

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