Machine Operator 4

Bonduelle Americas•Jackson, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator role ensures production equipment runs correctly and efficiently. The description identifies responsibility for operating Atlas Operator, ABL Operator, Past Operator, and Clean Room Operator equipment. The position is based in Jackson and is on-site, in a cold, wet, fast-paced, 24-hour plant environment.

Requirements

GED or high school diploma.
Ability to read, write, and speak English and understand basic math.
Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, fast-paced, 24-hour plant environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to be cross-trained and multitask in multiple positions.
Ability to frequently move, push, or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Ability to move around a fast-paced environment inside and outside the facility and traverse between the maintenance shop and production floor.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs or ladders for repairs.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to exchange accurate information through frequent communication across all levels of the organization.
Ability to detect, identify, inspect, observe, and assess surroundings.

Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with GMP/PPE/Safety, SQF, HACCP, and sanitation guidelines and processes.
Conduct pre-shift and post-shift quality inspections, including checks of blades, the wash system, machine lubricant, and sanitization.
Identify equipment inefficiencies and perform preventative maintenance when applicable.
Execute start-up procedures, including work involving filters, flumes, and wash tanks.
Manage and distribute appropriate water levels among flume branches using pasteurizer systems (Past Operator).
Select knives according to product specifications and verify that cut dimensions meet product and order specifications (Atlas Operator).
Maintain uninterrupted product flow by identifying production needs and priorities and managing changeovers and clean breaks to minimize downtime.
Customize chemical mixtures to protect products from spoilage while ensuring chemical levels remain within food safety regulations.
Visually inspect for defects, foreign objects, size, color, and quality.
Perform other duties as assigned.