Machine Operator 2

Roskam Foods•Kentwood, MI

About The Position

Roskam Foods is a contract manufacturer that produces and packages frozen, refrigerated, and shelf-stable food products. The Machine Operator 2 operates and supports production-line equipment while helping ensure products meet customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness. The role follows food-safety and packaging requirements, keeps equipment clean and inspected, completes line paperwork, and works with production leadership and other departments. The operator may also train employees on equipment under Foreman and Supervisor oversight and must be flexible with scheduling and available as needed.

Requirements

Training in HACCP and knowledge of the designated CCPs for the assigned line.
Ability to follow GMP principles, SOPs, SSOPs, food-safety requirements, and packaging standards.
Ability to operate the listed production equipment and perform basic machine troubleshooting.
Ability to complete required production-line paperwork, with assistance as needed.
Ability to communicate clearly with production leadership and other departments.
Flexibility with schedule and availability as needed.

Responsibilities

Follow food-safety requirements and ensure GMP, HACCP, and packaging standards are met.
Know the designated critical control points (CCPs) for the assigned production line.
Follow GMP principles, SOPs, and SSOPs, and set a positive example for other employees.
Perform tasks designated by the line Foreman and other work deemed necessary by the Foreman or Supervisor.
Properly use checkweighers, metal detectors, and X-ray machines.
Understand machine operation and use basic troubleshooting techniques.
Complete required line paperwork with assistance from the Foreman, Supervisor, and Quality Technician.
Clean the machine and inspect equipment before and after a product run.
Communicate clearly with production leadership and other departments.
Remain flexible with scheduling and be available as needed.
Train new and current employees on equipment under Foreman and Supervisor oversight.
Operate production jobs and equipment, including fillers, sealers, end-of-line equipment, stackers, scanners, mixers/oil equipment, SSK fillers and unloaders, cartoners, case erectors, wrappers, baggers, enrobers, batching equipment, and Hilo equipment.