Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Machine Operator is responsible for the continuous flow of sauce packaging systems in a fast-paced work environment. You will clean, set-up, allocate materials, load labels, and operate the labeling and shrink machines efficiently and safely while always maintaining quality and production standards.
Working hours for this position are Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Requirements
โข Good understanding of labeling and shrink application equipment
โข Acquire and load materials needed for specific scheduled jobs (labels and shrink bands)
โข Responsible for adherence to Quality Assurance processes and procedures related to Food Defense, HACCP, and Allergens.
โข Understand all safety training and requirements to ensure all related policies and procedures are being followed.
โข Maintain quality and production standards while operating equipment
โข Possess overall knowledge and understanding of the entire production line
โข Inspect bottles - cap, fill level, shrink, inkjet for proper placement of labels
โข Responsible for completion of all required paperwork
โข Prepares machine for startup and shutdown procedures on a daily basis and follows set production schedule
โข Performs operator adjustments, quality checks, and repairs to machine as needed
โข Ensures cleanliness of machine and surrounding area
โข Communicates with others as needed for successful completion of work
โข Prepares samples for quality assurance verification
โข Maintains logs for inventory as needed
โข Perform other related duties as required
โข Adheres to Plant Good Manufacturing Practices and supports food safety objectives.
Minimum:- Ability to read and write
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to follow written instructions
- Ability to climb over/under conveyors
- Ability to understand test results and record findings
- Ability to lift 15-20lbs repeatedly during a 10-hour shift
- Ability to measure defined quantities of needed materials
- Ability to multi task and operate two labelers at once
Preferred:โข High School Diploma/GED
โข 3+ years in a food manufacturing plant
โข Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Suite and Google products
Physical Demands:โข Ability to stand constantly
โข Walk Frequently
โข Handle materials occasionally
โข Reach outward frequently
โข Reach above shoulder occasionally
โข Squat or kneel occasionally
โข Bend occasionally
โข Climb over/under conveyors frequently
โข Climb up/down on a ladder frequently
WORK ENVIRONMENT:While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to work in multiple climates and work environments. Proper safety equipment will be provided, but the employee may be required to work in, but not limited to, these conditions: dirt, heat, freezer, smoke/steam, noise, vibration, grease/oil, fumes, dust/shavings, and wet environments; variable temperatures of both heat and cold.