Job Description

Primary Purpose of the Position:

Performs tasks and provides services to support the plant’s production goals, overall business plans and objectives as directed.

Essential Responsible Areas:

Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system.
Performs various manual or mechanical production functions by operating and making minor adjustments to the production equipment to meet customer specifications.
Assists in making adjustments or mechanical repairs to the production equipment.
Conducts inspection of in-process or finished product.
Performs troubleshooting on production equipment as required.
Performs preventative maintenance on production equipment as required.
Performs record keeping duties as required under the direction of management.
Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer.
Provides break relief in production.  Required to be fully proficient at all operator duties.
Supplies and maintains required hand tools.
Performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties.
Communicates pertinent information.
Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
Rotates through workstations as directed by management.
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
Required to work assigned schedule or 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights, Monday through Sunday, working hours may vary as specified by management.  Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
Communicates with the emergency coordinator (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities.
Understands and responds effectively to EC directions during emergencies by being familiar with emergency procedures, equipment, and systems, as necessary.  Implements contingency plan to the level required by the position.
Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation for which the individual is trained, or as directed by the EC, EFP, or EM (i.e., inspections, labeling, record keeping, maintenance of equipment, etc.).  Reports to the EC, EFP, or EM on the status of assigned responsibilities.
Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation, through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation as directed during training or by the EC, EFP/EM.  Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes.
Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.

Position Requirement & Competencies:

High School Diploma or education equivalent required
Job-related experience for 1 year minimum
Ability to apply standard evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard manufacturing and plant quality techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manuals.

Maintains an awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions.
Ability to learn operating principles of all assigned equipment.
Ability to learn nomenclature of all assigned equipment and products.
Ability to learn to identify product defects.
Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
Ability to use hand and power tools.
Ability to operate a fork truck or aerolift, if applicable.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Must be able to organize, plan, and prioritize.
Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
Working knowledge of the following areas:  machine mechanics, troubleshooting skills/experience, and experience working in an industrial environment.
Possesses an interest in and an aptitude for mechanics.
Works in a manufacturing environment.
This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to, high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.
Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices.

Works in confined area(s).
This position regularly requires a high degree of mental effort due to considerable interruptions and/or frequent changes of activity or workloads during a typical working day.
Must possess own tools.