Plant/Manufacturing - Adjuster

STS Packaging, a Schwarz Partners, L.P. Joint Venture company, is currently seeking an Adjuster in Charlotte, NC. The primary responsibility of the Adjuster is to serve as the technical and operational leader for a designated group of bag machines.  Duties focus on safety, operational efficiencies, machine uptime, instruction and guidance to the group operators, reporting and the overall performance of the machine group/shift. This position is located at 1201 Westinghouse Blvd in Charlotte, NC. 28273

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION

• Proven experience in operating a bag machine per production standards and output
• Actively check bag quality (both for defects and predictive changes to bag attributes)
• Maintain machine - Make comprehensive machine adjustments and lead major machine adjustments effort as needed to ensure quality and efficiency – See position tier levels for specific tasks
• Keep machine running at optimal speeds
• Interact, train and mentor all employees within the machine group
• Maintain cleanliness of machine group and work area
• Convey to the Production Superintendent any pending or current conditions that may impede the output of the machine group.
• Oversee the accurate, complete documentation of daily shift paperwork
• Perform any and all job assignments/functions as necessary to daily business demands as instructed by Management.
• Lead PM activities (via dedicated or rotating schedule)
• Maintain a positive, instructive attitude every day to foster employee job satisfaction

Technical Duties Include:

• Effectively manage the machine group’s performance (all operators)
• Maximize uptime through optimal adjustments and time-efficient repair of machine during breakdowns
• Mentor group Operators and Adjuster Trainees
• Act as the area leader for meeting/exceeding production standards

OTHER SIGNIFICANTJOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE

• Maintains a clean and safe work area and reports unsafe conditions to management for resolution
• Adheres to all safety policies, including always wearing required PPE, and sets an example to others for model safety behavior
• Detailed understanding of quality defects, including how to detect as well as what to do if observed
• Conform to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures and policies to assure products are suitable for food contact
• Responsible for reporting any product quality or food safety issues to the Quality Manager (SQF Practitioner) or Management Team member
• Additional duties as assigned by Production Superintendent

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma minimum required

Leadership skills and ability to work as an independent thinker

Proven team-oriented mindset

REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.)

• Must follow Safety/GMP/PPE guidelines
• Ability to work beyond 8-hour shifts as needed and participate in weekend PM and maintenance efforts as needed; Days of work may be shifted to accommodate a 5 day work week
• Production-focused
• Take direction from Production Superintendent/General Manager
• High level of machine and mechanical knowledge
• Read and understand instructions and job information
• Excellent math and writing abilities
• Desire to accept additional responsibility and learn new tasks

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in English required

Fluency in Spanish a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Continuous standing and walking with minimal sitting.
• Able to bend, twist, kneel, crawl, and lay down on floor during cleanup/startup of machine – involves frequent, constant, continuous, and repetitious motions
• Frequent lifting overhead & carrying of cases that can weigh in excess of 35-lbs
• Frequent, regular pushing and pulling of paper rolls in excess of 1,500-lbs
• Frequent ladder and stair climbing

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Standard production/manufacturing environment; Plants can be hot noisy, exhibit vibrations have, uneven surfaces mechanical hazards, dust/dirt, odor/fumes; work performed inside.

OTHER INFORMATION

Personal Protective Equipment required for the job:  Steel toe shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets

Steel toe shoes are provided by employee, all other tools provided by employer

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.