Machine Operator 4 (1st Shift)

Ajinomoto Foods North America•Toluca, IL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator 4 will be responsible for safely setting up and operating the packaging machines to ensure product is bagged in the correct packaging with the correct coding. The MO4 will use computer-controlled equipment to select position and secure automatic or semi-automatic machines. They are also responsible for ensuring all company quality specifications are met on final packaged product. Essential functions of this job include but are not limited to: inspecting and monitoring packaged products and communicating issues with packaging equipment or product quality to the shift Team Leader or Manager. Hourly rate for this position starts at $25.20/hr.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or its equivalent required.
Good English communication skills (reading, writing and verbal) are essential to interface with co-workers, Team Leaders and Managers.
Must be willing to work together with co-workers as part of a team; also, must be self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience in standard operating procedures in a food manufacturing plant is helpful.

Responsibilities

Retrieve daily paperwork from the Production office and check schedule for product being produced
Retrieve correct film tubes from warehouse and install into Hayssen machine, ensuring codes are correct and film is threaded properly
Make adjustments to the programming for proper codes, seals, alignment of bag and weights
Periodically inspect bags and make adjustments if needed
Communicate with the relief person any situations that have or may impact production
Call maintenance if needed
Report all problems to the Team Lead and/or QA (if needed)
Follow all safety guidelines, including Lockout/Tagout, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Reporting any unsafe conditions, Immediately reporting any near miss, injury, or accident to Team Leader or Manager
Direct packers on assigned line to ensure product packaging according to company procedure.
Ensure all preliminary machine set ups and line adjustments are made prior to scheduled start up of product packaging.
Set machine controls/adjustments in accordance with company standards and specifications.
Monitor packing equipment to ensure everything is working correctly.
Record packaging reports, including accurately recording for downtime, HACCP and SSOP.
Ensure all codes are correct on packaging materials (i.e. bags, sleeves, shipping case, totes and all paperwork.
Ensure proper stacking and placement of finished cases on pallets.
Transport completed pallets to freezer, along with all necessary paperwork.
Communicate with relief person or at shift change regarding any situations that have or may have an impact on production operations.
Oversee the training of all new temporary workers based on Sorter-Packer training manual requirements.
Perform work within Company quality standards and governmental regulatory standards.
Understand Company quality standards for product defects and immediately report excessive defect levels to the Team Leader.
Demonstrate good working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP).
Report all unsafe work conditions or acts to shift Team Leader or Manager.
Follow all safety rules and regulations.
Practice 5s and clean as you go.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP) as outlined by Ajinomoto.