Machine Operator Filling (1st Shift)
About The Position
Performs operations of machines, including troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, quality control, and waste control. Flows to work, performs weight and waste tracking, and effectively delivers residual to the manual line. Organizes and maintains all tools and scales. Sanitation of equipment is required. Follows department escalation to ensure all major incidents are dealt with promptly. Trains peers and temporary workers on processes and machine operation within the department. Makes sure downtime is entered into the HMI with clear explanations of what happened. Performs data sheet checks and ensures completion of data sheets. Organizes and maintains all tools and scales. Performs tasks to support other departments when directed. Actively participates in shift hand off. Works with the team towards meeting Filling metrics to drive goals and sustainability of the teams, this to be done through resource alignment, planning ahead for changeovers, looking ahead to optimize the schedule, empowering the teams to drive communication and tight tracking of loss through each process order. Other duties as assigned by Team leader or Business Unit Leader.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry
- Must be available to work overtime and weekends
- Ability to learn system logic and operate HMI/control panels and fine tune equipment for minor and major adjustments
- Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward
- Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team
- Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Obsessive attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at once
- Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments
- Passionate about food
- Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respect
- Model and support Kettle’s Core Values and safety culture
- Create a culture of accountability & performance
- Drive a focus on quality and continuous improvement
- Plan work, track results and resolve variances
Responsibilities
- Performs operations of machines, including troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, quality control, and waste control.
- Flows to work
- Performs weight and waste tracking
- Effectively delivers residual to manual line
- Organizes and maintains all tools and scales
- Sanitation of equipment is required
- Follows department escalation to ensure all major incidents are dealt with promptly
- Trains peers and temporary workers on processes and machine operation within the department
- Make sure down time is getting entered into the HMI with clear explanations of what happened
- Performs data sheet checks and ensures completion of data sheet
- Organizes and maintains all tools and scales
- Perform tasks to support other departments when directed
- Actively participates in shift hand off
- Works with team towards meeting Filling metrics to drive goals and sustainability of the teams, this to be done through resource alignment, planning ahead for changeovers, looking ahead to optimize the schedule, empowering the teams to drive communication and tight tracking of loss through each process order
- Other duties as assigned by Team leader or Business Unit Leader
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
