Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for a copy machine operator.

A copy machine operator makes copies of documents by operating office machines that include photocopying, duplicating, and photographic machine. The operator is required to produce quality copies as per instructions and perform minor maintenance on the copying machine such as solving paper jams and routine cleaning.

Other than making copies, other duties include receiving and prioritizing requests for work to be copied; filing these requests; sorting, proofing, assembling, and delivering copied documents. He/she should keep records of the accounts being charged, monitor the inventory of copying supplies such as toners and papers, report the supply items needed, report if the machine needs repairs and lift up to 50 pounds.

Employee Performance Goals Sample

Employee's Name: Title:
Review Period: __/__/__ to __/__/__ Employee SSN:
Work Location: Supervisor's Name:

Instructions

  1. Setting Goals: List specific goals in the space provided below each competency under "Performance Goals". Assign an appropriate timeline for each goal as well as numeric or financial terms to measure the goal.
  2. Employee Comments: The employee must comment next to each goal under "Employee Comments" with "Okay" for goals which he/she feels comfortable working with, and "Needs Clarification" for goals which he/she believes need to be discussed further. An employee who is comfortable with all the goals can sign the goals at this stage.
  3. Summary: Give a summary of the total time estimated for the employee to have achieved the goals. State action plans and specific milestones to track the goals. Any additional comments agreed between the employee and the supervisor should be noted here.
  4. Human Resources Review: Human resources personnel must confirm that the goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. He/she must then sign the goals in the "Human Resource" section provided under "Signatures".
  5. Signatures: When discussion of the goals has been completed and consensus has been reached, sign the goals and let the employee sign too. Send the final copy to the human resources for inclusion in the employee's professional records.

Performance Goals for Next Period

Performance Goals

Employee Comments

TROUBLESHOOTING:

Communicate effectively whether in writing or verbally to ensure people understand what I am trying to pass across.

Learn to give and receive constant feedback on the task being handled.

[employee comments goal]
COOPERATION WITH COLLEAGUES:

Set targets for each individual in the group to ensure equality of tasks distributions

Respect one another's personal views and work with what is acceptable to the company

[employee comments goal]
DEDICATION TO WORK:

Advance the business agenda by being the very best the company has every had

Become innovative always looking for better ways to solve everyday problems

[employee comments goal]
HANDLING STRESS:

Take a deep breath or pause whenever faced with a difficult situation in order to change one's way of thinking

Reevaluate one's schedule once in a while in order to eliminate less important tasks and have more time and energy for what really matters in one's professional life

[employee comments goal]
SELF-DISCIPLINE AND SENSE OF DUTY:

Develop personal standards; learn to regulate and correct own behavior whenever one gets out of track

Prioritize tasks and activities in order to know what is important and how one needs to structure own work schedule

[employee comments goal]
QUALITY OF WORK:

Set clearly defined and achievable goals in order to stay motivated to accomplish them and meet quality standards

Check the final product against the expected results for differences in requirements or any other inconsistencies

[employee comments goal]
BUSINESS ETIQUETTE:

Put more effort in calling back promptly, replying to all messages, and sending a thank-you note to everyone

Improve on the dressing code and be neat at all times

[employee comments goal]
DIVERSITY AWARENESS:

Show more willingness to discourage harassment, bullying, and abrasive behavior

Avoid making jokes that might be offensive to others and be more respectful to people with diverse views

[employee comments goal]
SCHEDULING:

Put extra effort in creating effective and reliable project schedules

Learn to add some contingency time for unexpected events when scheduling tasks

[employee comments goal]
MECHANICAL SKILLS:

Learn how to read a wide range of machine prints and diagrams

Show more willingness to take on new challenges and put extra effort to solve problems

[employee comments goal]

Summary

Sections 1-2: To be completed by the supervisor

Section 3: To be completed by the employee

1. Goals completed since last performance feedback

2. Goals for next period

3. Employee comments

Signatures

I acknowledge that I discussed this performance feedback with my supervisor. My signature does not mean that I agree or disagree with this appraisal.
Employee: Date:
Supervisor: Date:
Human Resources: Date:

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