Aseptic Liquid Filler Operator - night shift

Michael Foods Inc.•West Jefferson, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Foods, Inc. located in the Village of West Jefferson, OH, is producing high quality protein shakes serving people all around the world. This position will work a 12-hour night shift of 6pm-630am. The qualified candidate in this role will adhere to safe work practices, policies, and procedures. They will follow Good Manufacturing Practices, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure that product quality is maintained. They will report any conditions or practices that may adversely affect employee safety or food safety/quality to management immediately. This role involves operating, cleaning, assisting in preventive maintenance (PM) in accordance with PM schedule, and troubleshooting filler machines and other equipment when needed. The operator will follow all SOP’s for production and sanitation, and proactively plan and lead changeover activities for fillers and date coding, making sure the appropriate supervisor is aware of the resources (mechanics, materials), and communications needed, escalating issues when problems arise. The operator will ensure the line is operating at maximum efficiency and managing the equipment to best minimize packaging and product losses. They will ensure daily production goals (KPI’s) are met for the Filler area and maintain active communication with Pasteurizer Operators and Packaging Department to ensure efficient operation. The role requires active engagement in continuous improvement efforts, conducting and recording all quality checks and downtime events in a timely fashion utilizing Redzone. The operator will demonstrate proper handling and usage of cleaning agents while wearing the required PPE, and operate motorized material handling equipment. They will alert supervisors when major mechanical problems occur and report any system abnormalities to reduce the risk of, and damage to, the system or product. This role also involves resupplying chemical drums and jugs as needed to maintain proper sanitation, managing inventory consumptions or creation in inventory management system, and testing and monitoring chemical titrations to ensure in spec for proper cleaning. The operator will serve as a team player who aligns and upholds Michael Foods values: Teamwork, Accountability, Innovation and Continuous Improvement and passion for customer and consumers. They will attend and actively participate in safety meetings and trainings, train new hires as required, and maintain regular and consistent attendance. Fostering open communications and a positive attitude toward work and fellow employees is also expected. Other duties as assigned will be performed.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
2 + years of experience operating machinery, and handling GMP’s and product specifications
SPC (weight control)

Nice To Haves

2 + years’ experience operating high speed complex filling equipment in a food manufacturing environment.
Experience with food manufacturing and GMPs.
Maintain a positive and engaging attitude towards colleagues at work.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively with other employees.
Ability to calculate general mathematics.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral form.
Ability to deal with problems involving one concrete variable in standardized situations.
Basic computer knowledge and skills.
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to work independently or in a group

Responsibilities

Adhere to safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained.
Report any conditions or practices that may adversely affect employee safety or food safety/quality to management immediately.
Operate, clean, assist in preventive maintenance (PM) in accordance with PM schedule, troubleshoot filler machines and other equipment when needed.
Follow all SOP’s for production and sanitation.
Proactively plan and lead changeover activities for fillers and date coding, making sure the appropriate supervisor is aware of the resources (mechanics, materials), and communications needed, escalating issues when problems arise.
Ensure line is operating at maximum efficiency and managing the equipment to best minimize packaging and product losses.
Ensure daily production goals (KPI’s) are met for the Filler area.
Maintain active communication with Pasteurizer Operators and Packaging Department to ensure efficient operation.
Actively engage in continuous improvement efforts.
Conduct and record all quality checks and record downtime events in a timely fashion utilizing Redzone.
Demonstrate proper handling and usage of cleaning agents while wearing the required PPE.
Operate motorized material handling equipment.
Alert supervisors when major mechanical problems occur and report any system abnormalities to reduce the risk of, and damage to, the system or product.
Resupply chemical drums and jugs as needed to maintain proper sanitation.
Manage inventory consumptions or creation in inventory management system.
Test and monitor chemical titrations to ensure in spec for proper cleaning.
Serve as a team player who aligns and upholds our values: Teamwork, Accountability, Innovation and Continuous Improvement and passion for customer and consumers.
Attend and actively participate in safety meetings and trainings.
Train new hires as required.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
Foster open communications and a positive attitude toward work and fellow employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.