Machine Operator I - 10PM-6:30AM at Medline Industries, Inc. in Waukegan, Illinois

Job Description:

**RESUME ATTACHMENT REQUIRED**

JOB SUMMARY:

• Operate a variety of converting, packaging, and boxing equipment to make wipe products.


• Operate production machines safely, properly, and efficiently to meet a pre-determined product quality and output rate.


• Work as a part of an interdependent team on a production line to produce high quality products in a safe and efficient manner.

• 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.

EDUCATION & RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma / GED Equivalent OR at least 2 years work experience with in a high volume manufacturing environment.

• 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.