Back-Up Machine Operator

Marathon Cheese • Medford, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves operating and maintaining machinery in a manufacturing environment. The role requires attention to detail for quality control, adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and the ability to work effectively in a team. The Back-Up Machine Operator will be responsible for ensuring equipment runs smoothly, performing quality checks, and maintaining production records. Flexibility in working hours, including potential overtime and weekend shifts, is necessary.

Requirements

• Must be mechanically inclined and able to satisfactorily complete pre-employment assessments to meet minimum requirements for the position.
• Must be able to give and accept constructive criticism.
• Responsible for maintaining a professional image with customers, peers, supervisors and the public.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Must be proficient in math and problem solving abilities.
• Must be a self-starter, easily motivated, and require limited supervision.
• Must be people-oriented, able to work with others to complete work assignments in a team environment and willing to direct others to complete work assignments.
• Must be dependable and have a certain degree of flexibility to work overtime, different shifts and Saturdays and Sundays when needed.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Education beyond High School would be a plus.
• Forklift experience is desirable.
• Prior manufacturing and/or packaging experience would also be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining equipment and making necessary machine adjustments to meet product quality standards.
• Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF and established safety rules and regulations.
• Maintaining accurate production records.
• Performing quality inspection checks and product safety checks at regular intervals throughout the shift.
• Understand and utilize box erecting, case sealing, and labeling equipment.
• Moving pallets, basic cleanup/sweeping and assisting other positions as needed.
• Perform sanitation of the work area and equipment as needed.
• Willing to assist in training for the position when needed.

Benefits

• All work performed in excess of 8 hours in any work day or 40 hours straight time in any work week shall be compensated at the rate of time and one half your straight time rate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED