Machine Operator - Cornell

Athea Laboratories, a leader in specialty chemical product manufacturing, is seeking a Machine Operator. This position is located at the Athea-Cornell 1900 West Cornell St., Milwaukee, WI 53209 facility.

At Athea Laboratories, we have 2 different Machine Operator Specialties. We employ both Fill Line Operators and Perforator/Rewind Operators. This is selected based off of skill-set, experience, and availability. 

Fill Line Operator

This position is responsible for setup/changeovers, operation, and cleaning of equipment that is used to fill, seal, and label containers of chemical product.

Perforator/Rewind Operator

This position is responsible for setup/changeovers, operation, and cleaning of equipment that is used to convert bulk substrate to the correct size and count for intermediate and finished products.

Essential Job Functions

• Operation of equipment for production such as filling equipment, printing equipment, labeling equipment, aerosolizing equipment, transfer pumps.
• Setup, changeovers, and adjustment of equipment
• Cleaning and sanitizing equipment used in production
• Retrieving materials for assembly into finished product
• Measuring correct fill weights
• Completion of production-related paperwork
• Data entry of production-related information into enterprise resource system

Other Responsibilities

• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Ability to accurately complete paperwork/documentation
• Ability to use a calculator to do basic calculations and arithmetic
• Able to use hand tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, mallets, etc.)
• Vision and depth perception adequate to correctly set up the equipment
• Must wear all required personal protective equipment (e.g. Tyvek overalls, foot protection, eye/face protection, hand protection)
• GMP facility – any jewelry or piercings must be able to be removed or covered

Company Information:

• Athea Laboratories is a manufacturer of wet wipes and chemicals used in industrial, institutional, and retail marketplaces. 
• Established in 1965, Athea is a family-owned business that continues to see exceptional growth and opportunity in the markets we serve.

Benefits: 

We are proud to offer a competitive and well-rounded benefits package, including:

Athea Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Athea Laboratories is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Employment with Athea Laboratories is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable laws. Athea Laboratories maintains a drug-free workplace, and offers of employment may be contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening and background check, where permitted by law. Athea Laboratories participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.