Manufacturing Set Up Operator

For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home.

As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways.

Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.

It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today.

Set-up and operate blister forming packaging machines, shrink wrapping equipment, pouch machines, automated carton machines. Set-up includes performing changeovers to tooling and preventative maintenance, as well as other related equipment such as conveyors or carton taping equipment. Setups must be able to troubleshoot issues related to forming, seal, and jamming on all packaging equipment. Must be able to perform quality checks and instruct/lead line personnel to facilitate continuous line operations; perform preventative maintenance on equipment and tooling; accurate reporting and communication to supervisors. Responsible for insuring all phases of production and packaging quality meet company standards. Perform general housekeeping duties, maintaining expected rates, and insuring safety awareness. Main Responsibilities:

• Set-up and operate blister-forming packaging machines, shrink wrapping equipment, and pouch machines

• Perform changeovers to tooling, conveyors, and carton taping equipment

• Troubleshoot and repair: forming, sealing, jamming, quality, and minor mechanical issues.

• Support and perform PM (preventive maintenance) on equipment and tooling to maintain expected rates and quality of finished packaged products

• Perform quality checks on all aspects of the packaging process, including blister forming, package sealing, and finished master carton.

• Lead and provide instruction to line associates regarding SOPs and best practices in order to facilitate continuous line operations safely and efficiently.

• Report to and communicate with supervisors on a regular basis to provide updates regarding machine and maintenance status

• Support Packaging team in insuring that all phases of production and packaging quality meet Company standards

• General housekeeping duties, including shop area and tooling storage area.

• Promote safety awareness and demonstrate safe behaviors

• Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Set-up and operate blister-forming packaging machines, shrink wrapping equipment, and pouch machines

• Perform changeovers to tooling, conveyors, and carton taping equipment

• Troubleshoot and repair: forming, sealing, jamming, quality, and minor mechanical issues.

• Support and perform PM (preventive maintenance) on equipment and tooling to maintain expected rates and quality of finished packaged products

• Perform quality checks on all aspects of the packaging process, including blister forming, package sealing, and finished master carton.

• Lead and provide instruction to line associates regarding SOPs and best practices in order to facilitate continuous line operations safely and efficiently.

• Report to and communicate with supervisors on a regular basis to provide updates regarding machine and maintenance status

• Support Packaging team in insuring that all phases of production and packaging quality meet Company standards

• General housekeeping duties, including shop area and tooling storage area.

• Promote safety awareness and demonstrate safe behaviors

• Any other duties as assigned

BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means