3rd Shift: 11:00PM – 7:30AM
Pay Rate: $27.00/hr.
Location: West Memphis, AR
Altium Packaging is one of the largest plastic container companies and suppliers of rigid plastic packaging. We specialize in customized mid- and short-run packaging solutions and serve a diverse customer base in the pharmaceutical, dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water, and beverage/juice segments.
We are currently seeking an experienced Lead Machine Operator in W. Memphis. As a Lead, you will provide direction and support to the production & packing shift team. You will also be responsible for driving compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, such as SAFETY, QUALITY, GMP & CPS.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Champions a safety culture, ensures a safe work environment, and promotes safe behavior
- Lead will be responsible for production department
- Conducts safety, maintenance, machine operation and quality assurance training to new employees
- Operates blow mold machines and other related equipment
- Troubleshoots and resolves process problems and makes minor repairs to blow-mold and support equipment
- Prepares and documents daily production reports, including rejects, regrinds, line efficiencies and other
- Performs in-process inspections/line walks of manufactured product during molding, packaging and loading
REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma, or equivalent
- 2-3 years’ experience as a Lead Machine Operator
- 3+ years’ manufacturing
- 1-2 years’ blow mold, extrusion and/or injection mold machine operation
- Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.)
- Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical skills are required
- Machine maintenance experience
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
- Ability to work overtime
- Physical stamina and strength/able to stand for long periods of time
TRAINING:
- Completion of Altium Machine Operator 1 training within 90-days of hire date
BENEFITS:
- Competitive Hourly Rate
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday/Vacation Pay
- 401K with Company Contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning & Training Opportunities
- Bonus Opportunities
We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.
Our Guiding Principles:
- Act with Integrity & in Compliance
- Drive Value Creation
- Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs
- Focus on the Customer
- Act with Humility
- Treat Others with Dignity and Respect
- Seek Fulfillment in Your Work
EEO STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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 who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.
For more information on Altium Packaging, please visit our website at www.altiumpkg.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Lead Machine Operator: 2 years (Required)
- Plastics blow molding: 2 years (Required)
- Supervisory/Management: 2 years (Required)
- Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
- Warehouse: 2 years (Required)
Language:
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- West Memphis, AR 72301: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person