Manufacturing Equipment Operator - Weekend Crew

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Summary:

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment (e.g. fillers, labelers) on the production lines in accordance with applicable standard operating procedures (SOP) and work instructions (WI).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates and maintains production equipment (e.g. fillers, labelers) according to established company standards. 
• Prepares and performs minor repairs and adjustments on equipment to maximize production runs.
• Performs rinses and Clean-In-Place (CIP) washes and changeovers on equipment according to established standards.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and timely documentation in accordance with applicable SOP’s and WI’s, including entry of finished goods into inventory utilizing SAP.
• Assists Maintenance Mechanics with Preventative Maintenance (PM) on equipment.
• Reports any equipment malfunctions or abnormal operations to the Maintenance Team and Line Leader.
• Performs audits to ensure finished products meet quality specifications, label placement, and correct batch code.
• Performs all work in a manner that is consistent with the company’s quality system and FDA good manufacturing practices, includes maintaining a clean and orderly production area at all times.
• Follows and promotes KDC’s safety and environmental policies, practices and procedures.
• Functions as a back-up to the Line  Lead and trains other employees, as requested by management.
• Completes SOPs, Work Instructions, and other paperwork according to established company policy. 
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, product information and other sensitive and confidential information. 
• Exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed due to workplace demands.  Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent degree is strongly preferred.
• Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of: FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and OSHA Safety Requirements;  SAP; HMI.
• Skill in:  solving problems.
• Ability to: read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions including Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions; wear required PPE as needed (e.g. safety shoes, hair net, lab coat, protective eyewear); work as part of a team;  develop and maintain good working relationships; manage time effectively; maintain a positive attitude.
• Other functions, skills and abilities may apply.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds manually. 
• A climate-controlled production environment; the noise level is usually moderately loud.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time in front of production equipment, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, crouch, talk, hear, push and pull
• Exposure to frequent movement of motorized equipment throughout the facility, including electric pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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This above Job Description is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position. It is intended to be a guideline reflecting the essential job functions.

I do hereby certify that I have read and do understand the above job description. I also understand and agree that KDC has the right to change or otherwise modify this job description at any time.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.