Operator 1

Job description

The Assistant Operator assists with the set up and running at optimal efficiency and productivity per the job specifications, including; ensuring operational safety and housekeeping procedures and practices are in place and followed.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Machine Production
Assists with setting up the machine, per individual job instructions
Ensures the machine runs at optimal speed, established by job instructions, and meets production standards
Assists with loading components onto machine, per job instructions
Performs regular quality checks on all components and finished packages to ensure quality standards are met
Pulls completed product from machine and places in appropriate mail tray

2. Quality
Ensures end product meets quality standards identified in job instructions
Ensures product is placed in appropriate mail tray per postal regulations for the individual job
Notifies Lead Operator of component quality issues
Works with Lead Operator and Operator to resolve quality concerns
Performs regular quality checks during production of a job

3. Safety
Communicates maintenance concerns/issues to supervisors and maintenance staff
Ensures safety practices are followed
Performs stretching exercises, prior to beginning of shift
Wears appropriate personal protective gear, if necessary
Uses company provided tools and resources to ensure optimal ergonomics

4. Housekeeping
Ensures stock staging area is kept organized
Ensures equipment area is kept clean and components are in staging area
Ensures component boxes and mail trays are out of workflow area
Sweeps floor, as necessary
Cleans equipment as required

5. Other Functions
Completes appropriate production and time reports, as assigned
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor