Production Inventory Technician

The PIT is responsible for safely performing all duties and actions associated with the production processes for quality inspection, packaging, labeling, verification, documentation and moving of manufactured product and raw materials within the facility. This involves the various duties of final packaging, staging and storage of finished goods and raw materials. The PIT employee is responsible for setting up and operating packaging and labeling equipment, making minor repairs and adjusting machine settings to specifications. This position will respond to robot, T-Car and various inspection, packaging and labeling alarms resolving minor issues.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Production Technician or Process Technician to startup/shutdown of equipment within the Production Department
• Inspects product for various molding defects and color uniformity per standard work instructions
• Utilize Input Based Monitoring (IBM) and/or tablets for documentation of quality checks and monitoring of product weight using a scale
• Utilize tablet/computer for work instruction and basic documentation
• Complete Operator Communication Tally Sheets to document traceability
• Hand truck operation for movement of raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility
• Identify and address safety related concerns
• Complies with GMP, Food Safety and HACCP programs
• Loads, adjusts and repairs boxes, bags and tape operation on machines

• Loads and adjusts carton label printers
• Maintain proper conveyance operation
• Operate printers, labeling machines and foam/foil inserters as necessary
• Troubleshoot basic molding machine issues and perform basic preventative maintenance
• Perform proper line clearance as necessary
• Follow documented escalation procedures
• Records production and scrap output utilizing appropriate forms/database
• Assist teammates of the PIT crew wherever needed
• Communicate with team and shift supervisor
• General housekeeping including end-of-shift "Trust Walk"
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Current driver's license
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, production schedules, checklists, operating instructions, and computer screens. Ability to speak English effectively with all team members and supervisors.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Skilled with hand tools such as pliers, wrenches, Allen wrenches, screw drivers and other small hand tools. Able to troubleshoot and repair minor mechanical problems as well as identify mechanical wear or functional issues with equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and capable of observing machine functions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of ProTraQ. Must be comfortable with wirelessly connected handheld devices (scanners, tablets, key fobs). Ability to navigate and use windows and internet-based applications (T-cars, robot controls, conveyor controls). Basic computer skills.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

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.

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