Reporting to the Printing Shift Supervisor, the Feeder is responsible for the unpacking of molded product and assisting with teardowns. A fully qualified Feeder will be skilled in the following key responsibilities areas, however, may only be required to perform one or more of the responsibilities at a given time.
The Feeder will unpack product from boxes and fill in-feed elevators or in-feed spin bars. Feeders may be required to perform this function on multiple machines at one time (example, in-feed elevators or in-feed spin bars facing each other), or other machines to fill in for lunches and breaks.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:
- Unpack product from boxes and fill in-feed elevators or in-feed spin bars
- Fill in for other feeders on their lunches and breaks
- Maintain supply of boxes and U-boards for press operator
- Assist Press Operators with teardown
- Ensure that machines and the area around the machines are clean
- Assist operator in copy changes and mechanicals
- Assist in clean-up of press and area
- Keep operator informed of variation in molded product
- Perform other job duties as assigned
Educational Requirements: No minimum education experience required.
Minimum Experience/Field: No previous experience required.
Courses Required:
Computer Skills: Good PC skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Additional Certificates/Diplomas:Licenses/Permits Required:Physical Requirements:
Communication Skills: Fluent in English with good written and verbal communication skills
Additional Education/Experience/Skills: Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Ability to train and progress to Printing Operator. Ability to work overtime as required based on Customer Demand.
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:
- Ability to visually detect product defects and make appropriate actions to ensure quality goals are met.
- Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Demonstrates a strong sense of collaboration and assists other feeders, as needed.
- Maintains good attendance, arriving to and leaving from work at designated times.
- Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, assuming responsibility without being asked in order to achieve results.