Flex 2/Rehang Operator - Days

Pilgrim's • Arcadia, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production/Rehang Operator position is responsible for monitoring equipment performance and making adjustments and changeovers. Set-up and close down of machines in area assigned is also required. This position starts at $22.53/Hour.

Requirements

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work in cool temperatures (around 40 degrees)
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day
• Ability to multitask and work quickly
• Ability to perform light maintenance on equipment
• Pallet jack license or willingness to acquire one
• Authorized to do LOTO (Lock Out/Tag Out) or willingness to acquire authorization
• Six months to a year in food or production experience needed
• Must be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some stations. (Less than 3 feet apart.)
• Must have good communication skills.
• Capable of learning and remembering product specifications.
• Capable of lifting and carrying 40+ pounds.
• Good hand and eye coordination required.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Intermediate Analytical skills preferred.
• Basic computer skills or strong willingness to learn preferred.
• Desire for continuous improvement preferred.
• Flex 2 Operator – ability to become HACCP certified.

Responsibilities

• Monitors equipment, making adjustments to ensure quality and productivity standards are maintained, while minimizing rework and downtime.
• Prepares work area for start-up, changeovers, and shut down (including selecting appropriate programs).
• Maintains records and conducts periodic checks as directed.
• Provides supplies needed for the operation of the machine/line (i.e. film, packaging, PPE, etc.).
• Communicates with team members by notifying maintenance, supervisor/leads, and production associates as needed.
• Understands and can perform duties of their assigned line.
• Assists team members on the line and helps with rework or training of team members as needed.
• Completes basic PM checklist on equipment.
• Assists with other line equipment, making necessary adjustments as needed.
• Assists in other departments as needed for basic, routine machine operation, and break coverage.
• Clean and organize work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Flexibility of working hours based on daily needs of the department.
• May be asked to rotate to positions between departments or positions that require data collecting and recordkeeping.
• Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks.
• Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization

Benefits

• 80 Hours of Vacation, after 60 days of employment
• Benefits at 60 days of employment
• 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
• 70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry products
• Training provided with a trainer/mentor
• Advancement opportunities
• Better Futures Program –2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
• Opportunity to grow your career through our Supervisor Development Program or Management Trainee Program

What This Job Offers

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