Operator I

Responsibilities

• Operate converting line equipment to load, thread, cut, fold, saturate, and stack various cloth materials.
• Operate packaging equipment including loading and threading of film and labels to make a complete package of wipes with exceptional quality.
• Operate automated pick and place boxing lines, loading boxes on skids, shrink wrapping, and hauling the pallets to a finished goods area with a pallet jack.
• Other activities including cleaning, hand packing materials, and other support activities for manufacturing.
• Read and understand procedures for individual pieces of equipment to run efficiently.
• Apply understanding of the mechanical characteristics of machines adequately to set up and operate the unit safely without damaging equipment.
• Observe various machine failures and make corrections and/or get maintenance involved as needed.
• Understand the process and individual machine operating parameters adequately to produce quality products as required by established process specifications.
• Maintain awareness of product quality and adjust processes within specifications to attain high product quality.
• Document machine product attributes and parameters on required forms and logs.
• Complete regular cleaning of equipment and production areas as required.
• Perform duties as backup to other positions.
• Complete other projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Education: High school graduate or GED Certification / Licensure: None Work Experience: At least 2 years of work experience within a high volume manufacturing environment.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Must be able to read and understand charts, indicators, instructions on controls, operator checklists. Read, write, and understand the English language. Basic math skills including fractional / decimal equations. Requires lifting of objects up to 50 lbs. Willing to work in warm and cold environments.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: None Certification / Licensure: None Work Experience: None Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: None Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.