Downstream Operator, at Ring Container Technologies in Kankakee, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Purpose



To operate Downstream production machinery safely and efficiently; maintain appropriate documentation and communicate ideas and problems to appropriate staff; perform scheduled preventative maintenance and downstream equipment changeovers; responsible for producing best quality product. In addition to the following duties, this position requires the employee to perform the responsibilities of the Production Associate.



Key Responsibilities and Duties



Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all downstream equipment to meet or exceed company established Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) expectations and customer quality expectations.

• Follow Lock out / Tag out policy.


• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when entering the production area.


• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) when entering the production area.


• Safe operation of all fire extinguishers.


• Proactive in addressing unsafe conditions on production equipment.


• Report all unsafe acts or conditions to Shift Production Supervisor immediately. Utility knifes will not be used on the production floor.


• Participate in safety training as scheduled and provided by the company.


• Obey all machine guards and safety warnings.

Responsible for producing and/or packing the best quality product at all times.

• Ensure all production meets or exceed customer standards and expectations.


• Ensure all production is properly labeled and/or tagged.


• Ensure all non-conforming products are placed on hold with proper hold documentation completed.


• Perform data collection of quality measurements as directed or when necessary.


• Ensure all quality checks are properly completed and recorded in the NWA Quality Monitor or a plant specific form at the scheduled intervals.


• Ensure all raw material lot numbers are properly obtained and recorded as required.


• Communicate out of specification conditions to the appropriate personnel.

• Ensure all daily, weekly and periodic cleaning tasks are performed as outlined in the Master Cleaning Schedule.


• Perform line sanitization tasks as outlined in the Master Sanitization Schedule and according to company procedures.


• Maintain a clean work area at all times.
  
  
  • Empty all garbage cans in work area at the conclusion of assigned shift.
  
  
  • Sweep and/or mop production floor in work area.
  
  
  • Clean equipment if it becomes dirty or stained during shift operation.
  
  
  
  


• Proactive in addressing housekeeping issues on the production floor and production equipment.


• Organize and maintain clean work stations.

Experience, Educational and Technical Qualifications



Our Downstream Operator should possess a sense of urgency, accountability, business ethics, professionalism, self-motivation and the desire and focus to improve the business.


High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred and should successfully complete the entrance examinations and interviews.


Ring Container Technologiesis an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Ring to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information.


complete the entrance examinations and interviews.


Ring Container Technologiesis an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Ring to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information. Apply Now