Machine Operator (Night Shift)

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance

We're Hiring!

The Machine Operator is responsible for efficiently, effectively, and safely operating equipment across production lines, including fillers, labelers, and unscramblers. They respond to equipment issues and assist in troubleshooting to minimize downtime, ensuring production targets and quality standards are consistently met in a safe manner. This position is for the Night Shift.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Analyze \"out of tolerance\" conditions and make adjustments as required
  • Set up and maintain production assets (labeler, filler, unscrambler) to ensure safe and optimal run time, and adhering to all quality requirements.
  • Monitor work target achievements and take action to resolve equipment problems to ensure maximum equipment uptime
  • Communicate information to the Supervisor (i.e. production, machine and safety issues) and recommend remedial action as required
  • Demonstrate job functions to coworkers as needed
  • Continuously monitor product for defects and quality. Identify appropriate colors, alignment, lot codes, debris and other observable defects
  • Read, understand, and accurately execute Process Instructions (PI) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Communicate with coworkers in order to solve immediate production concerns or complete production assignments
  • Complete production assignments in a safe and timely manner and in accordance with department schedules.
  • Adhere to GMP and GDP requirements for proper line clearance and lead daily housekeeping activities during periods of downtime and at end of shift
  • Handle bulk materials and finished goods in accordance with safety and GMP requirements
  • Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery; perform simple maintenance and report deficient, unsafe or malfunctioning equipment immediately to Supervisor or Manager
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • 2–3 years of experience with a high school diploma or equivalent required
  • OR 1–2 years of experience with post-secondary education or other relevant qualifications
  • Job-related certification or license required

Apollo Health & Beauty Care Ltd. will ensure accommodations are available in consultation with candidates during all stages of the recruitment process. The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties outlined in this job description may not be all-inclusive, and can be modified at any time if requested by management. Apollo is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process. Apollo will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known in advance.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those meeting the minimum qualifications will be interviewed.

Vacancy Status: This posting represents an existing vacancy, and we are actively recruiting to fill this position.
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