Machine A Operator

Company Description

ITW Professional Automotive Products specializes in the manufacture of automotive maintenance products including fluids (treatments and additives, cleaners, functional fluids along with the equipment required to perform the services) and wiper blades.  Major business segments include New Car Dealers, Tire, Muffler and Brake and Quick Lube facilities.  Operations are in Lakeland, FL. This position will be located at our Lakeland, FL facility.

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION

Required to operate filling and packaging equipment or blending equipment/process according to procedures given by Working Supervisor.

JOB DUTIES

• Promotes and follows all EHS guidelines and procedures.
• Recommends safety improvements as needed and participates actively in the good catch program.
• Supports investigations of Good Catches, quality and safety incidents.
• Performs manually and/or tends machines which perform various packaging functions such as, filling, labeling, packing, closing containers, and/or blending with no Supervision.
• Able to operate any equipment and lead any process.
• Responsible for minor adjustments, set-ups, changeovers, maintenance, cleaning and general operation of various filling and packaging machines or blending equipment.
• Lead Operators when required as working Supervisor.
• Organizes and performs job in accordance with bills of material, procedures and working instructions.
• Responsible for quality inspection of goods to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications.
• Ability to identify problems and assist in troubleshooting.
• Assists in training of new operators and assists other teams as needed.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 3-5 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment in a lead role only for external candidates; preferably automotive or bottling and packaging
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Must be certified to drive all types of lift trucks: low-lift, fork-lift, high-lift

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; walk; climb; balance on moving vehicles in standing and sitting positions, operate mechanical moving equipment; and to hear. The employee is constantly exposed to vibration while operating mechanical equipment.  The employee is frequently required to bend; stoop; stand; handle; finger; feel; reach forward with arms; and talk.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; crouch; kneel; squat; and twist.  The employee is rarely required to crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift, push/pull, and or move up to 65 pounds.  The employee must possess the mandatory ability to react and move quickly in case of emergency.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus/accommodate.

RISKS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to the possibility of injury to the hands or feet and collision with moving equipment.  The possibility of fire exists. On rare occasion, the employee has the possibility of exposure (once a day) to electrical shock and battery explosion.  The employee may also rarely come into contact with toxic / caustic chemicals from damaged product.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and machinery.  A strong citrus odor is present constantly in the work environment.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.  Work is performed inside with moderate amounts of heat, cold and humidity encountered.  Inside work can be dirty, with adequate lighting and ventilation.  Conditions can include the presence of hazards such as flammable liquids, moving machinery and working around and with others.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This job description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this position.  Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.