Press Operator in Elmwood, Wisconsin at MAI Animal Health-Genesis

Job Overview:

This position requires the utmost attention to detail that each item manufactured meets company standards.

Essential Functions:

• Set and use scales for part counts

• Run equipment such as, but not limited to sleeve machine, RF Sealers, Heat Welder, Needle Machine, Arbor Press, Drill Press and Auto Baggers

• Visually and mechanically inspect parts

• Clean hoppers, dryers, and grinders

• Read and interpret mix sheets, assuring proper raw materials are used to mixing

• Performs packaging and labeling functions to complete finished goods

• Report and document any issues with quality, process, equipment and/or components to Quality or Molding Manager

• Perform Operator duties on molding machines

• Sort, count, package, label and unpack inventory

• Follow policies that support the quality system

• Clean around workstation at the end of the shift

• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements / Skills:

• Knowledge of basic math, including additional, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to read and understand written instructions or specifications

• Must be able to read, write, and understand instructions, warnings, labels, and postings.

• Ability to use basic hand tools

• Ability to use their hands for product assembly

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 40-50 lbs. independently

• Ability to frequently use hands, wrists, and fingers to handle, grip, grasp, pinch, turn, press, and manipulate small parts, tools, and assembly materials.

• Must be able to frequently sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, lift, pull, push, stoop, squat, bend and stretch as needed throughout the assigned shift.