Labeling Machine Operator Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Description Earn a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus! Join our growing team and take advantage of our $3,000 sign-on bonus for Machine Operator roles. Your bonus is paid out as you build your career with us: $1,000 after your first 30 days$1,000 after 90 days$1,000 after 6 months This is your opportunity to step into a great role and be rewarded along the way. Position Purpose: The Machine Operator is responsible for ensuring all machine processing meets the company employee safety and product quality expectations and customer standards. The Machine Operator is to monitor and set the pace of the line running, taking necessary steps to maximize line productivity. Major tasks, responsibilities, and key accountabilities: • Perform mechanical and machine HMI operationfunctions. • Perform label verification checks • Maintain coordination with FSQA Techs on status of products in process and assist in resolution of any noted deviations. • Maintain coordination with the Line Lead to identify and resolve issues as they arise. Assist all stations on production line where bottlenecks occur • Assist in correct code date verification. • Check Fill Rate on an hourly basis. Take necessary action to maximize. • Maintain hour by hour boards tracking downtime, staffing, product in progress, pressurization time, fill rates, cycles completed per hour. Review board updates for any evident trends and take action accordingly to resolve or improve. • Understand and complete paperwork associated with product for each customer’s specifications. • Monitor attendance at the line at Shift Changes, start and end of Breaks and Lunch and communicate deficiencies to Line Lead and / or Supervisor. • When possible, schedule to start an HPP cycle before leaving for lunch or break so there is material ready for emptying baskets when staff returns from Break or Lunch. • Report any issues to supervisor immediately. • Communicate changeovers with quality and team lead to make sure a three-party verification takes place. • Work with Line Lead to insure complete Label change outs. • Lead the execution of CIPs of the line, focusing on the upstream end and the machine but ensure all Team Members are wearing appropriate safety gear and safely handling sanitation chemicals. Monitor the quality of the CIP to ensure any foreign material is removed or adjust or repeat the process. Ensure all surfaces are adequately contacted with Cleaner and Sanitizer. Ensure the Cleaning Chemicals are properly stored in the Cage, and the Cage is secured when completed. • Communicate any mechanical issues with Maintenance team via radio. Based on maintenance techs feedback, discuss short term plans to clean the front end of the line, clear empty containers or stage material needed upon restart. If prognosis is the shutdown could be greater than 15 minutes, discuss reallocation of labor resources to other areas (other lines, rework, denaturing, VAS, sanitation, etc.) • Review weekly "Operator Scorecard”. Share best practices resulting in performance better than standard and implement corrective action for performance below expectations. Preferred Qualifications: (eliminate "Preferred” as a separate section and just put under "Qualifications?) • High School Diploma or GED equivalent • Previous experience working in cold environment. Qualifications: • Machine operator experience is desired • Evidence of positive results working in a team environment • Display ability to meet daily deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment. • Proven satisfactory attendance • Must be flexible with work schedule and job duties with changing work environment. • Good communication skills (read, write, speak) (Bilingual in Spanish is a positive) • Proven legible writing skills. Working Conditions This job operates in a cold and wet environment located within the facility. Requires standing for entire shift, bending, twisting, and lifting. Ability to lift 45 pounds or more on a regular basis. Push/pull up to 500 lbs. pounds on rollers regularly. • Hourly Employees : Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA, team members who may come in direct contact, must be able to work with these ingredients. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Universal Pure Is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer