November 6, 2024

Bradford Soap Works Inc

West Warwick

FULL TIME

Machine Operator

BASIC FUNCTIONS

Set up and prepare supplies and equipment for operation.

Operate the converting and packaging equipment in the department.

Perform packaging functions.

Maintain finished product quality standards by observation, sampling and operating equipment necessary to monitor product quality. Take any necessary corrective action.

Maintain necessary production accounting records and reports to include labor reporting, process control, quality and loss rates.

Properly package, count and document all supplies to be returned to inventory or scrapped.

Comply with procedures, methods, and standards in adherence with Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP).

Duties relevant to the basic function.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

A. BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

1. Understanding of the operating details of converting and packaging equipment within the department.

General knowledge of soap processing equipment and soap characteristics as they are related to the efficient operation of the converting and packaging equipment.

3. General knowledge of packing material characteristics

4 Understanding of quality parameters as they related to finished product.

Feedback is essential to good performance. Two-way communication is encouraged between Manager and operator on a continuing basis.

Maintain an acceptable level of orderliness and cleanliness in areas of assigned work.

Understanding of and adherence to machine safety.

8. Observance of all safe practices within the department

B. QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Requirements: Previous experience in a manual assembly or machinery type operation would be helpful.

Education and License Requirements: High school education with diploma or be able to demonstrate knowledge consistent with the level of education.

Physical Working Conditions (Physical Capacities): Capable of normal standing, bending and twisting consistent with assembly type operations. Capable of moderate to heavy lifting. Exposure to mild noise (machinery) and some mild nuisance dust. Climate conditions are consistent with those of a normal manufacturing environment.