Label Machine Operator

Fresh Express•Streamwood, IL

About The Position

Food Safety Role & Responsibility: As an individual, the incumbent must understand the Food Safety Statement, complete the required training, perform work assignments in accordance with training and display an acceptable level of competency with all Quality Assurance/Safety/Security policies and training requirements. Areas of food safety training will include, but are not limited to, GMP, Food Safety Plan, Listeria, Food Safety and Quality Statement, FSSC 22000/Global Food Safety Policy/Food Safety Goals, Visitor/Food/Site Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Bloodborne Pathogens. Some additional items include: Color Coding, Waste Management, Rework, COOL Labeling, and Startup-Changeover. The individual must also request additional and/or refresher training if he or she feels that it is needed to effectively perform requirements in specific areas of responsibility. Summary: The incumbent will operate, change and adjust labels according to the sequence set. Job Function Statements Essential Functions: Ability to operate 2 types of label machines efficiently. Ability to set up & achieve 100 % start-up of label machine with no guidance. Able to assist maintenance with mechanical troubleshooting. Ability to identify & use emergency stops and air control valves. Ability to operate and select programs and country of origin on the printers. Be able to change and feed labels according to production sequence. Monitor label and box print quality and required information following the gold case process. Ability to make adjustments and minor setting changes. Perform other duties as assigned Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

Requirements

work 6 consecutive days, overtime, and weekends as necessary
Basic mechanical skills
Be capable of meeting all required testing frequencies (detailed, fast-paced work)
Stay in communication with PMO before change overs
Able to lift up to 50 lbs
Stand for the duration of the shift (8 hours or more)
Bend continuously throughout the shift
Able to work in a noisy, wet and cold environment of approximately 36 degrees Fahrenheit
Perform repetitive motions for the duration of the shift
Able to stand and walk for extended period of time
Able to reach with hands and arms to check product
Minimum of three months machine-operating experience

Nice To Haves

Label operation experience
Bilingual English/Spanish
Some PLC/Electronics knowledge
HS Diploma, GED, or Technical School
Ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment
Experience meeting or exceeding high production expectations
Food industry experience
Manufacturing experience
Past experience working in a cold environment
Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction

Responsibilities

operate, change and adjust labels according to the sequence set
operate 2 types of label machines efficiently
set up & achieve 100 % start-up of label machine with no guidance
assist maintenance with mechanical troubleshooting
identify & use emergency stops and air control valves
operate and select programs and country of origin on the printers
change and feed labels according to production sequence
monitor label and box print quality and required information following the gold case process
make adjustments and minor setting changes
perform other duties as assigned
Regular and reliable attendance