LifeMade - Production Operator I

LifeMade Products LLC, a Jadex Inc operating company, is a global provider of disposable tableware and temperature control packaging solutions supporting a variety of sectors including healthcare and food preservation. We are the industry leader in U.S temperature-control packaging and single-use consumer goods manufacturing. Our brands include LifeMade Consumer Products, Lifoam®, Diamond®, FreezPak®, Envirocooler® and ProPak®. LifeMade Products LLC has 8 manufacturing locations in the domestic United States . Our mission is to create superior products that push industries forward, LifeMade strives to make life – better.

Position Summary

Tend EPS molding machines to mold EPS products, pack boxes and/or stack on pallets the finished product from mold machines, install plastic hardware (handles, anchors, clips) in printing department, run wrapping machine to secure product on pallets when necessary, use tape guns or tape machines to seal boxes when packed.

Primary Functions

• Observe continuous operation of automatic machines to ensure that products meet specifications and to detect jams or malfunctions, making adjustments as necessary.
• Visually inspect products for surface and dimension defects to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Position and secure work pieces on machines and start feeding mechanisms.
• Turn valves and dials of machines to regulate pressure, temperature, and speed and feed rates, and to set cycle times.
• Remove finished products from molding machine.
• Install handles and anchors on coolers in printing department.
• Pack boxes with product.
• Build corrugate boxes to be used for packing and shipping
• Observes plant safety rules.  Helps to identify and eliminate any safety hazard or concern.  Assists in monitoring of quality of work output and maintenance procedures.
• Assists in conducting operations so as to meet established cost standards for use of materials, supplies and equipment.  Follows instructions in the most efficient use of tools, machines and materials.
• Maintains a neat and orderly working area and assists other departments in the cleanliness and organization of working areas when projects overlap other department areas.
• Responsible for reporting any problems or concerns to their direct Supervisor.  To maintain good working relations with all other employees.  Strives to have no conflicts with other department employees.
• Encouraged to bring any ideas to light for possible usage in factory functions.
• Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, or others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
• Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.

Education and Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Experience/Knowledge

Up to 1 yr working in a manufacturing or packaging environment

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:

• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Technical Role Competencies:

• Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems
• Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Physical Requirements

The conditions herein 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 essential job functions.

•  Requires up to 9 hours of standing/walking daily.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 15 lbs
• Must be able to push/pull up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to bend/stoop/twist, crouch/squat, reach above and below shoulders.
• Requires repetitive use of arm, wrist, and hand.
• Must be able to work near/with machinery and hand tools.
• Moderate/heavy exposure to heat and cool temperatures and excessive noise.
• Ability to wear required PPE including hearing protection, safety glasses and steel/composite toe shoes.
• Some overtime and occasional weekends may be required.

 The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Company management may assign other relevant, business-related duties.