The Hershey Company-posted 8 months ago
$22 - $24/Yr
Edgerton, KS
Food Manufacturing

The machine operator's primary responsibility is to ensure the proper operation of the automated mixing, baking, packaging, and palletizing equipment. Ensure material and finished product is meeting all quality standards while maintaining good practice in regard to safety, sanitation, and productivity. This individual must strive for continuous improvement of the equipment to maximize operating performance and minimize waste and downtime. He or she also plays a critical role in the maintenance upkeep of the equipment to fix or report issues.

  • Create, maintain, update, and follow all machine SOPs and SSOPs to keep consistent quality
  • Support all standards of safety, quality, sanitation, and productivity
  • Complete all daily setup, changeover, and shutdown of equipment in a timely manner
  • Visually inspect product quality on a consistent basis
  • Recognize and pull inadequate product off the line
  • Continuously improve to maximize performance of the machine
  • Create and manage all machine program recipes and make adjustments as needed
  • Minimize equipment downtime and aim for high efficiency and speed of operation
  • Minimize waste in the areas of spillage or giveaway
  • Hit and exceed daily targets set forth
  • Maintain good documentation on traceability of the materials used and the product made
  • Communicate with teammates on front end and back end of equipment to meet expectations
  • Assist with production line on the front end or back end whenever needed
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve for continuous operation with minimal downtime
  • Engage in minor repairs on the equipment and involve maintenance when major issues arise
  • Conduct necessary preventative maintenance of the machinery, including greasing, checking for and replacing worn parts, future hazards, and break downs
  • See through the completion of necessary work orders to sustain the upkeep of the equipment
  • Minimum of 1-2 years experience working with automated machinery
  • Proven experience in troubleshooting machine programs or mechanical problems
  • Proven technical background and expertise
  • Ability to multitask and communicate effectively
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)—Starting Day 1!
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - with generous company match
  • Overtime Potential
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