Slider Operator

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We are passionate about achieving results and have fun winning as a team!We currently have an opportunity for a Slider Operator at our Manufacturing Plant in South Boston, VA.

NIGHT SHIFT HOURS12am - 12pm(12 Hour Shift)

Responsibilities

The Slider Operator ensures the quality operation of assigned machines while maintaining acceptable production levels and product quality. This position supports manufacturing efficiency through process control, equipment operation, quality inspections, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities. The role collaborates with team members, team leaders, shift leaders, process specialists, and TPM team members to resolve equipment and production issues, minimize scrap, and maintain safe, efficient operations. The position contributes to food safety, product quality, production performance, and workplace organization.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

Production Operations

• Maintain acceptable production levels and quality.
• Assist in start-up and shutdowns.
• Ensure safe operation of bag machine and good housekeeping.
• Respond to a pile up, wrap up, and/or rip off in a timely manner that does not create additional scrap.
• Re-thread machine.
• Make changeover adjustments on carton gluers; monitor glue levels throughout shift and check oil daily.
• Change carton date codes at shift start.
• Pack finished product on skids and log information into SHOPFLOOR system timely and accurately.
• Return unused parts to designated return parts area and record them on the return to inventory report.
• Handle scrap according to established procedures.

Quality Assurance and Food Safety

• Perform quality checks according to PQP every 30 minutes and make minor adjustments as needed.
• Glue checks and date code checks once an hour.
• Check quality of product when first taking over machine.
• Monitor, maintain, and drive improvements to process controls.
• Identify non-conforming product and complete a back check procedure for the quality defect.
• Responsible to comply with the SQF and GMP practices and programs to ensure safe food packaging product and to report food safety problems to those with authority to take action.

Communication and Problem Resolution

• Develop communication channel with TPM team, shift responders, process specialists, team members, team leaders, and shift leaders.
• Report machine defects to team leader and shift leader and use Help chain effectively in getting issues resolved.
• Supply information required to fill out production reports.

Continuous Improvement and Team Participation

• Participate in activities related to training, safety, quality, cost improvements, production reporting, and production efficiency improvements.
• Participate in AM Equipment Wellness events.

Safety and Housekeeping

• Maintain good housekeeping and safety practices.

You Will Love It Here If…

• You put safety first, always
• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities

Qualifications

Education/Experience

     Required

• High school diploma or GED.

     Preferred

• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to learn, develop, and maintain knowledge and skills appropriate to job assignment.
• High school equivalent math skills.
• High school equivalent reading skills.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Computer literacy, including the following:
  • Ability to use email and Microsoft Office programs.
  • Ability to learn computer programs.
  • Other computer skills.

Competencies

• Ensures Accountability – Takes ownership of production performance, product quality, and adherence to established expectations.
• Action Oriented – Responds promptly to equipment issues, production interruptions, and quality concerns.
• Collaborates – Communicates effectively with team members and manufacturing support personnel to resolve operational challenges.
• Instills Trust – Demonstrates consistent commitment to safe work practices, quality standards, and food safety requirements.
• Situational Adaptability – Adjusts to changing production conditions and responds effectively to operational needs.
• Manages Complexity – Applies troubleshooting skills and sound judgment to address equipment, process, and product quality issues.

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Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them! No unsolicited recruiter or agency inquiries, please. RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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