Back End Operator

Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminum packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!

Ball is thrilled to receive Newsweek's 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award! As a sustainable product leader, we have over 16,000 global team members. From endlessly recyclable aluminum cans, and cups, to aerosol bottles, our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world.

Reporting to – Shift Manager

Purpose of the role:

• Process and Equipment in Backend Area 
• Input material, finished product, packaging material
• All equipment, process and  QC parameters in the plant
• To work as part of a shift team in the manufacturing area

Essential Responsible Areas

• To follow and maintain organization’s SOPs and safe working practices.
• To operate Palletizer , Strappers, Wrappers and backend equipment as allotted and ensure proper operation with Safety, Quality and with rated speed.
• Comply with any legal, environmental and safety , BRC requirements and/or checks
• Lead in operating with a high level of efficiency, integrity and enthusiasm, striving to achieve excellence in all endeavours.
• To actively participate in companies Continuous Improvement initiatives e.g. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SMED, 5 S, ISO, etc..,
• Responsible for timely and accurate accident investigations in accordance with company procedures
• Responsible for Hazard analysis and corrective actions in timely manner
• Near miss reporting.
• To maintain the equipment within their area of responsibility in such a condition that quality standards are maintained.
• To carry out the required checks within their area of responsibility as stipulated to QC standards. 
• To take the necessary corrective actions and report the non-conformities to the Supervisor and the relevant depts.
• To maximize production and minimize spoilage during the manufacturing process.
• To carry out the necessary safe repairs to equipment as and when required.
• To carry out the set up checks that may follow maintenance work.
• To report potential problems to the Shift Manager or relevant Dept. Heads.
• To maintain the housekeeping in a satisfactory and safe condition within his area of work throughout the plant. Maintain housekeeping to the standard defined in the Housekeeping and Hygiene procedure.
• On maintenance days, carry out the repairs, preventive maintenance, etc as directed by the Supervisor or any other official including but not limited to from Engineering Dept.
• Fork truck driving (when licensed and authorized); line duties i.e.: scrap bins, warehouse duties i.e.: stacking pallets or loading lorries, depal servicing and offloading incoming materials.
• Reworking HFI pallets, and re-sampling of HFI pallets
• Assisting in the maintaining of the production flow throughout the manufacturing process.
• To promote quality improvement and preventative actions by involvement in continuous improvement activities to meet the key performance objectives and targets.
• To undergo training as per company requirement
• To conduct and participate in various audits as per company requirements.
• Attend / participate and contribute in various committees such as safety, housekeeping, works committee, Kaizen events

Professional & Education Qualification

• Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical engineering or ITI any trade
• 4+ years relevant experience in production and maintenance activity

Knowledge & Skill

• Must be able to work shifts and able to work extended hours on occasions when required.
• Computer literacy and the ability to generate reports. Ability to read, understand and develop engineering drawings.
• Analytical skills to interpret numerical data.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety work practices.
• Basic mechanical knowledge required
• Basic measuring equipment knowledge
• Good computer skills – ability to manage via computerized data
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety work practices
• Manufacturing background in a high speed, high volume continuous process

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation.

When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminum cans, cups to aerosol bottles that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.

Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.

Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.

No agencies please.