3rd Shift Ice Cream Machine Operator and Sanitation
About The Position
Operate filler equipment of various product families following regulatory standards. This role involves cleaning, setting up, operating, and monitoring production line equipment. Key responsibilities include completing documentation, quality checks, monitoring product packaging, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring proper materials are used. The operator will also perform line changeovers, prepare equipment for subsequent runs, and maintain communication with other departments to ensure production efficiency. A continuous improvement mindset is encouraged to identify process enhancements. Reporting food safety and quality issues immediately is crucial, as is maintaining safe working conditions and complying with all relevant regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- 1 to 2 years of filler operator or related production equipment experience
- Able to effectively work in a team environment
- Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
- Able to use company computer systems
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Able to follow directions
- Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
Nice To Haves
- Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
Responsibilities
- Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor equipment of the production line
- Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks
- Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product
- Make adjustments to filler timing and filling; check mat as needed
- Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties
- Collect required samples needed for quality assurance testing
- Ensure that the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced
- Watch for jams on the label operator and effectively thread wrap to prevent downtime due to error
- Perform filler and filler line changeovers in a safe and efficient manner
- Complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run
- Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed
- Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
- Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s
- Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
- Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
- Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
- Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
