At Sunstar Americas, Inc., we firmly believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and agile culture that ensures we deliver high-quality, innovative products to consumers and oral care professionals. Our team-oriented approach encourages creative thinking and nurtures a positive work environment and productive relationships. With dedication, hard work, and a shared vision, we can continue to make SAI a leader in our industry.Join us and become part of our global team, where together, we can achieve success and contribute to a better future.Position Summary:The Production Worker III and/or Lead Production Worker is responsible to follow work orders, work instructions/SOPs, perform duties to operate manufacturing machinery, inspect, package final product, and performs Lead Operator duties while adhering to Good Manufacturing/Documentation Practices standards.Production Worker III's must also verify equipment needed prior to the start of production.Dept 56 - Floss Threading
- Monitor shift operation and communicate to Assistant Manager materials, machine or personal issues.
- Print Work Order Packet from computer including: Work Order, Assembly Specification, Approved Label Standard, Shipper Labels, Inner Labels (where required).
- Give pre-meeting huddles to organize team and communicates with off shifts on status of Department
- Ensure that specifications are met by using PDXpert.
- Assist Operators with resolution or normal operating, printing or material difficulties by adjusting machine settings. Report excessive problems to Assistant Manager and contact maintenance to repair equipment.
- Complete appropriate Changeover documentation and assure that Line Clearance on and around the machine has been completed.
- Record production downtime, scrap, rejected materials and output, both manually and
- Completes work schedule off dispatch, places product on hold, goes over any validation processes.
- Inform Assistant Manager, Material Handler, and/or Shop Floor Coordinator of material shortages.
- Ensure no debris on product and materials.
- Perform random visual inspection of final product. Looks for excess flash and spilt ends.
- Place product on Department Hold. Rework or designate rejected product as nonconforming, tear down product and return good materials to the appropriate location directed by the Assistant Manager.
- Puts the correct amount of floss threaders per envelopes and cases. Packs final envelopes in packers.
- Responsible to lead employees engaged in packaging operations. Check work, resolve operating difficulties, train.
- Capable of knowing and operating on all machines in the Department.
- Communicates with planners, engineers, mechanics, management, QA.
- Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition ensuring that only materials from current job are present at the machine.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
- Minimum of High School Diploma (or GED equivalent)
- Some college is preferred
Knowledge/Experience
- Prior manufacturing experience required
Skills
- Must be able to read, speak and comprehend written work instructions that are presented in English for the effective performance of the position.
- Good communication skills and detail oriented
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Must be able to communicate to all levels of the organization
Abilities
- Ability to read and follow SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures)
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions/direction
- Inclusiveness/Teamwork: respects ideas and contributions of everyone
- Quality & Continuous Improvement: strives for efficient, high-quality performance in themselves and the department
The employer is subject to certain governmental record keeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, the employer invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender, and race or ethnicity. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment or terms or conditions of employment. Information collected will be used for EEO-1 reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other personnel records, only accessed by Authorized Users. Information collected will be kept confidential and will only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual. What Makes Sunstar Special is:
- A business focused on health and wellness of people around the world
- High Quality Products
- Beautiful state-of-the-art facility
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Corporate Social Responsibility Program and partnership with charitable organization
- Strong value placed on company culture
- Excellent, comprehensive insurance coverage that includes Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Employee discount on Sunstar products
- 401K retirement plan with 2.5% employer match (Pretax and Roth options)
- 401K profit sharing contribution based on company performance.
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off. Pet, Legal and Identity Theft Insurance Plans
- Competitive bonus
- On-site caf
- On Site Fitness Center
- Corporate Perks Discount Program (Auto, Retail, Electronics, Entertainment, Computers, Personal Vacations, Cell Phones, Movie Tickets, Eating Out and Much More)
- Holiday Lunches
- Beautifully maintained walking trails
- Hybrid Schedule (certain departments)
- Numerous employee appreciation events throughout the year.
- Recognition and Rewards Programs
- Pizza With the President
- Anniversary, Birthday and New Hire Announcements
If you'd enjoy a career helping others attain overall health through oral health, consider joining the Sunstar Americas, Inc. team.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)