Line Operator - 1st Shift

Position Purpose:    

The Line Operator manages the day-to-day operation for the production line assigned to ensure customer satisfaction through safety and correctly operating various machines to fill bottles with proper product and ensuring proper fill amount with no damage to bottles, caps or boxes. Accountable for finished goods being accurately packaged and labeled in a clean and leak proof condition.

Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:

• Safety – The Operator will abide by all EHS policies and procedures (EHSPO001).
• Ensure that all bottles and boxes are suitable for production and match the product being run.
• Acquire a run sheet to determine what product will be made first. Maintain accurate documentation of product in production on the line you are responsible for.
• Ensure the correct boxes and bottles are available for production.
• Determine the cap, product, and other codes required for production.
• Place Filler into Production mode and the grams per gallon weights to specification.
• Communicate with the blending department on using correct piping line.
• Take a sample from the filter system to the lab to ensure the product is correct.
• Once approved, fill the bowl with product. While the bowl is being filled, enter the correct code for the coder.
• Engage all belts, both in front of the filler and behind the filler. Ensure that the conveyors are on for the packer. Ensure that the hot melt is on for the gluer and the palletizer is on and ready.
• Ensure there are enough caps and correct caps available to complete the specified number of cases.
• During operation, watch caps for build up or stalling, ensure pressure is set correctly for bottles to prevent overfill.
• Ensure bottles are not being misfed into the system. Ensure bottles are not stopped under the heater.
• At the end of a Finish Cases run twenty cases need saved to drain the bowl of product.
• At the end of the production run remove excess caps from the machine.
• Before changeover procedures begin take the machine out of Production mode.
• Ensure that the star is aligned, and that the pins used on the heads are correctly positioned.
• The operator will maintain the cleanliness of the work area, machine and the plant.
• Ensure current pallet tags are in place and no product damage or leaking occurs.
• Responsible for keeping the line running and operating at optimal speed and for job set ups.
• Responsible for doing all paperwork and production data recording (Safety, Production, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Daily Production Boards)
• Required to operate a fork truck and other material handling equipment.
• Must perform duties in accordance with all plant rules and regulations.
• Must communicate all mechanical and electrical issues with Supervisor and Maintenance.
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the production line.
• Responsible for assisting/coaching new hires with line loading speeds and techniques to adequately meet job requirements.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment and adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
• Works with line mechanic to make repairs, adjustments and improvements including when line goes down.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks as required.

Education, Skills and Abilities:

• High School diploma or GED, or 1-3 years relevant experience.
• Must be a certified forklift operator.
• Ability to interact effectively with co-workers.
• Understand written and verbal work instructions.
• Have mechanical aptitude to operate machines responsibly in a safe and efficient manner and make minor repairs and adjustments as required.
• Good judgment and decision making, able to work independently or in team environment.
• Ability to work effectively within a union and non-union workforce

This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
• Company-paid identity theft insurance
• Company-paid disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance

Old World Industries is among the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket today. Built upon a 50-year history of ingenuity, the Northbrook, Illinois-based company is transforming the automotive, commercial and chemical industries that keep the world moving forward. Old World’s brands include a full line of PEAK® Performance Automotive Aftermarket Products including Antifreeze/Coolant, Washer Fluid, Lighting and Wiper Blades; BlueDEF® Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Equipment; FINAL CHARGE® PRO-SERIES Heavy Duty Extended Life Coolant, Fleet Charge® SCA Precharged Heavy Duty Coolant and Thermal Charge® Heat Transfer Fluid.