Machine Operator Lead

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Has a fundamental responsibility to ensure product safety and quality s it applies to all duties listed below:
* Will have working knowledge of all the blowmolding platforms in the plant.
* Will possess the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain processes and running clean, safe, production lines.
* Has responsibility to repair and/or provide information to the maintenance department and supervisor, if a line is down and a maintenance person is required for the repair. Working with maintenance to solve issues quickly and get line back into production.
* Coordinate operator(s) break time covering this time with overlap or extending operators coverage across more lines during the break period.
* Communication to Supervisors and/or manager of any extended machine downtime and/or manager of any extended machine downtime and/or productivity issues.
* Assessment and coordination of new operator training. Making sure proper documentation is being completed of all operator progressions.
* Fill in the Supervisory position if the supervisor is on vacation or for some reason is out of the plant.
* Evaluates and takes appropriate action to maintain a safe work environment with established standards and guidelines.
* Inspect work areas and look for unsafe acts/conditions.
* Effectively use verbal and written communications.
* Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
* Perform sweeping, cleaning, sorting duties as necessary.
* Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures.

EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

SKILLS:
Required:
* Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds continuously throughout the shift.
* Work involves continuous lifting, bending, reaching and twisting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (if applicable):
This position requires the cognitive and mental ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail. Mechanical Aptitude a plus.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER - Canada

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company's operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Employment is always subject to the Silgan's rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.

Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.