Ft. Wayne Wind - Cell Operator

Climate controlled, clean facility looking for machine operators!
Pay starts at $18 hour+
Full-time position with benefits.

(Included below)
Competitive wage progression program and opportunities for advancement.

2nd Shift (2:45pm - 12:45am) Monday-Thursday

Get paid and help save the oceans!
Apply today and help us put an end to plastic straw use - the sea turtles thank you!

Daily Duties:

Machine operators load paper rolls onto the spool and feed the ends into the machine.

The machine winds the paper into a tube and cuts it to length before ejecting it onto a conveyor.

Operators will load fill theproduct into the next process.

The machine then wraps the straws before ejecting them onto a conveyor belt.

Operator will inspect the straws and package the product for shipment.

Machine Operators are responsible for minor troubleshooting and technical adjustments to the machines to ensure product quality and machine efficiency.

Through the shift, operators will track production and perform required daily maintenance on the machine, such as clean up.

About the Company:

Aardvark creates straws using natural papers, that are more sustainable and more durable than any other paper straw on the market.

Today, these straws can be found throughout the world.

In response to the growing anti-plastic movement only FDA-compliant food-grade, marine-degradable and compostable materials are used.

Benefits:


* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plans


* Company Paid Life Insurance


* 401K


* LTD/STD


* HSA/FSA


* Tuition Reimbursement


* Promotes from within


* Paid Holidays


* Paid vacation


* Referral Program

Full Job Description


* Perform all set-up process steps to load, operate, and change over a paper winding machine


* Perform all change over process steps to load, operate, and tear down a paper winding machine


* Perform various hands on operations that may include loading & unloading machines, packing, cleanup and assembly


* Meet quality and efficiency standards


* Operate multiple machines simultaneously


* Follow written procedures related to the process you are assigned to perform.

These instructions will be provided in written format (i.e.

OMS Sheets, SQF quality procedures, and written company policies)


* Read work order specifications and can verify dimensions with various measuring devices


* Perform various tasks assigned by the department lead, scheduler, supervisor, and management


* Attendance in inhouse safety training programs is required


* Participate in continuous improvement efforts


* Additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

This might be the job for you if you…


* Are self-motivated with outstanding decision-making skills


* Have organizational and good time management skills


* Have excellent written and oral communication skills


* Good attitude and attendance


* Be willing to learn new things


* Have good h...