Converting Operator Revised 2025
Roles and Responsibilities
- Must follow safety guidelines, wear designated personal protective equipment and meet OSHA safety requirements.
- Supports and adheres to all Hood's procedures and protocols
- Continuously improve the process as an individual and as a team member.
- Provides feedback to the shift lead and supervisor on equipment or production issues.
- Ensures all environmental standards and requirements are met
- Sets-up machine to specifications outlined on the order
- Sets-up machine to standard set-up time & procedure
- Operates machine to standard production target and waste target
- Trouble shoots machine when it is down or not performing to standard
- Assists maintenance with machine repairs and preventive maintenance
- Responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day operation of the machine is consistent with the policies and procedures
- Continuously improve the process as an individual and as a team member
- Ensures work area is kept clean according to facility/corporate standards
- Adhere to all GMPs, compliance/regulatory mandates and quality requirements.
- Cleans machine and area according to schedule
- Performs inspections per Quality Procedure
- Completes all required tracking forms (Job Plan, Shift Run Report, Quality Sheet, and checklists)
- Ensures pre-setup tasks are completed for each order.
- Initiates and supports improvement initiatives
- Operate and maintain assigned line to maintain safety, quality and productivity in a 24/7 facility working 12 hour rotating shifts
- Other duties as instructed by Supervisor or Lead
Qualifications
- High School Diploma with 2+ years in general warehouse operations.
- Ability to read and understand simple written materials.
- Ability to write simple statements and numbers.
- Ability to perform arithmetic calculations with fractions and decimals.
- Previous Operator experience preferred as well as minor mechanical troubleshooting experience.
- Average dexterity and coordination. Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 50lbs.
- Frequent mental/visual attention to monitor extruder operation.
- Ability to distinguish colors.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Must adhere to plant safety and housekeeping standards.
- Good time management and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to quickly assimilate new procedures and industry advances.
Job Posting Instructions:
Interested candidates must complete a job interest form available from Human Resources or your Supervisor:
Step 1: Ensure that you meet the following eligibility requirements.
- You are a current, regular full- or part-time Hood employee.
- You have been in your current position for at least six months.
- Your performance meets established work standards in your current position.
- You have not had a written warning or higher within the last three months.
- You meet the qualifications listed for the position on the job posting.
- You currently have 4 points or less attendance points on record.
Step 2: Complete an Internal Job Interest form.
Step 3: Submit the Internal Job Interest Form to your supervisor for approval.
Step 4: Submit your completed and approved Internal Job Interest Form to HR.
Step 5: Candidates who are qualified will participate in an initial interview with the supervisor of the position. Finalists will participate in an additional interview, with an HR representative and the operations manager. The selected person will be notified by the supervisor of the position.
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