Production Operator III (1st Shift 7:00pm-3:30pm)

PRODUCTION OPERATOR III (1st Shift 7:00pm-3:30pm)

Actively Hiring – Immediate Openings

Hours: full-time position.

Competitive pay & benefits: paid overtime, health, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k with match…and more!

What You Will Do

“Quality & Safety are Top Comar Priorities”

• Use established documentation, tools, quality and production concepts in accordance with established safety procedures, to set up, start up and run machines that perform one or more packaging functions, both assembly and downstream packaging automation equipment.
• Be able to effectively operate equipment as required.
• Maintains good quality and high production rates.
• Can establish process parameters in various secondary operations equipment as needed.
• Use applicable hand tools and air tools, to perform sampling, set up, start up and running production functions.
• Trouble shoot and fix minor mechanical issues.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Adhere to and communicate to others all plant Health, Safety and Quality guidelines and GMP.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities & Skills For Our SQF Certified Sites

• Have a basic understanding of the cGMPs and Good Hygiene Personnel Practices
• Notify SQF Practitioner and/or Supervisor of any repairs or adjustments that are required.
• Perform Basic Sanitation Functions
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, and or Regulatory Requirements / standards as prioritized by the Company, HACCP, and SQF.
• Notify SQF Practitioner/Quality Manager or any other Management personnel of ANY Food Safety or Quality issues.
• Identify problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the raw material, processes, quality system, or safety system, by performing Production/Quality Checks as assigned.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system. Be able to execute and follow the HOLD SOP.
• Controls further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• Employee follows all Food Fraud/food Defense Policies while on company property.
• Thorough understanding of all Company policies, including GMP’s and safety policies, HACCP & SQF.
  
  

Safety and Cleanliness

• Adhere to safety policies.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and report any unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Wear company issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as uniforms, gloves, hairnets.
  
  

Who We Are Looking For

“A Comar employee who will represent the customer and be the consumer’s advocate”

Are You?

• A High School or Vo-Tech School graduate and 5+ years production operations experience.
• 2-year technical degree or 3-5 years’ experience with machines that perform one or more packaging functions, both assembly and downstream packaging automation equipment.
  
  

Preferred

• Previous experience in an ISO 9001 and/or 13485 manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives or projects.
  
  

Do You?

• Log in to DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) and enter production data and complete production forms (batch record)
• Read, understand and follow documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Apply basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or visual/diagram form.
• Self-motivated, conscientious, with a results-oriented mindset.
• Good organizational and communication skills to work independently and also in a team environment.
• Ability to use measuring devices such as Comparator, Dial indicator, Go/No Go gauges.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and demands.
• Strong technical aptitude, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills to trouble shoot and solve problems.
• Sound judgment - ability to work efficiently with many competing demands.
• Ability to speak clearly and effectively before groups of employees, customers and auditors as needed.
• Ability to onboard, develop and train Production Operator I & II
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize and coordinate work with Production Operator I & II as needed.
• Ability lead quality improvement projects.
• Effectively communicate with supervisor.
• The ability to read, write, and comprehend information provided.
  
  

Do you Enjoy Physical Work where you will?

• Stand for most of the work shift.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, crouch, bend, twist, and only occasionally sit.
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Heavier amounts can be moved with assistance of equipment.
  
  

Knowledge of and/or previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus!

Compensation

The compensation entry point for this role is $18.68/hour

This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and additional ancillary benefits available upon request.

EEOC

Comar is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex or any other legally protected category. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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