Machine Operator Jobs in Dallas, GA (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary: Operates one plant machinery as directed and specified while adhering to all rules and regulations mandated by safety policies and procedures to produce a superior product.

General Purpose: To efficiently operate one machine at standard efficiency levels in order to fulfill daily production requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Read and Perform Authorized LOTO as outlined for machine.
• Operating in a safe manner.
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Communicate daily with Team Leader or Shift Supervisor on any changes or issues that may impact quality or machine efficiency.
• Sets stops or guides to specific lengths as indicated by scale, rule or templates.
• Observes machine operation to detect product defects, machine malfunction and waste.
• Review product for inconsistencies or abnormal appearance assuring product meets quality requirements.
• Performs routine machine maintenance.
• Ensure product specification, HACCP, label verification and other quality measures are in compliance.
• Ensure any machine deficiencies, cases per hour, and other parameters are noted on the communication board.
• Communicate with oncoming Machine Operator.
• Assist other operators to set up machines and any other necessary tasks to adhere to deadlines and completion of product.
• Ensure all housekeeping, environmental, and GMPs are maintained and adhered to.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to add, sub-tract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Must be able to identify colors.

Nonessential skills and experience:

Reporting to this position: None

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee successfully to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies.

SUMMARY OF JOB: This position cleans, sanitizes and maintains audit readiness in multiple assigned areas and other areas of the building. Responsible for sanitizing of machinery and cleaning of production and warehouse areas. May include operating CIP (Clean in Place) system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for sanitation of equipment and cleaning of assigned areas in Production and/or Warehouse. Equipment includes machines, pumps, valves and tanks. Areas for cleaning include ceilings, walls, and floors.
• Cleans by CIP system kettles, tanks, lines, pumps, pipes, floors, walls and other areas and types of equipment as assigned
• Dismantles and reassembles hoses, connections, clamps, pumps, lines, or pipes and clean per Standard Operating Procedures
• Performs routine maintenance, such as gasket replacement, O-Ring replacement, fill tube straightening, pump seals, lubrication of parts and fitting replacement.
• Maintains current knowledge for use of all chemicals used. Handles cleaning chemicals according to MSDS and safe handling procedures; Tests chemical concentrations in COP Systems and documents results in titration record.
• Knowledge and understanding of chemicals, cleanliness, and odors • Visual acuity needed for color-coded equipment for cleaning and chemicals
• Mechanical ability required for break down and reassembling of all equipment during sanitation process.
• Knowledge of safe work habits to ensure proper use of safety equipment provided.
• Responsible for communicating and working well with fellow employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work well with little supervision. Previous sanitation experience as well as mechanical ability desired. Must be able to work additional hours as needed.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  High School diploma or equivalency desired.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:  Must be able to communicate to management critical needs and concerns regarding job duties.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  Ability needed to record necessary information.

REASONING ABILITY:  Thorough understanding of overall job position needed to prioritize required daily duties.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  Any mechanical training to assist in breaking down and reassembling machinery is desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds. Constant climbing, bending and reaching.  Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Area is very wet with chemicals being used. Emptying and cleaning of trash containers required. Must able to work with a variety of chemical compounds without incurring adverse reactions. Environment can be wet and temperatures unpleasant, which at times may prove undesirable.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values.  We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.