Machine Operator III

Job Summary

Lamplight Farms has been in business for over 60 years and continues to grow year over year with innovative products such as the TIKI® Brand Patio Fire Pit and Bitefighter™ LED String Lights. This is an exciting time to join Lamplight and the W.C. Bradley Co.

As a 1st Shift Machine Operator III, you will be responsible for the setting up and operation of production and packaging machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

•    Operation of high-volume industrial bottling and packaging equipment, including but not limited to clearing jams and malfunctions.
•    Load, monitor, count and sort materials, and ensure quality product is being produced in a timely manner on moderately complex to complex machines including: drop packing, bliss box, labeling machines, mixing and SIG machines.
•    Complete timely quality checks and record results in computer or tablet.
•    With limited assistance from Maintenance Technician, complete production changeovers where needed.
•    Remove defective products or equipment from line and/or reposition materials to continue efficient production flow.
•    Review bill of materials to make sure correct production components are being used in production.
•    Assist maintenance technicians with moderately complex tasks as requested, with limited assistance or supervision.
•    Follow strict quality, safety, and operational procedures.
•    Prepare packaging materials and load product into boxes if required. 
•    Cross train others on all machines as deemed necessary.
•    Fill in for other roles as qualified or as assigned

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Education:    High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Work Experience:    3 years working in a related manufacturing or logistics area, preferably with automated machinery. 

License(s) / Certification(s):   N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•    Must be able to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
•    Ability to maintain consistent attendance.
•    Ability to move and operate safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
•    Ability to wear appropriate personal protection equipment including safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, mask, etc as necessary per job function. 
•    Ability to read, write, communicate, and understand English.
•    Must be able to work well with others in a team environment.
•    Flexibility in working hours as needed by the operations.
•    Ability to work in a constant state of alertness
•    Ability to have regular and predictable attendance
•    Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers

Physical Requirements

Represents the appropriate physical requirements of the job in the course of the work.