Machine Operator - Hot Dog Pack - 1st shift

OSI Group • Oakland, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for operating various types of machinery, as needed, and as described by assigned leadership. The job is an individual contributor with no direct reports. The Machine Operator will set up assigned equipment daily according to the production schedule and product specifications, and disassemble it for sanitation at the end of each day. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment operations, troubleshooting basic malfunctions, and notifying supervision and maintenance staff of significant issues. The role involves data recording, entry, and adjustment, calibrating systems, and recording/interpreting temperatures related to the process. Additionally, the operator will use, read, and record measuring devices and product parameters, perform daily equipment monitoring with corrective actions, and collaborate with maintenance on preventative maintenance programs and best practices. The position requires notifying management of unusual or out-of-spec operations, performing general housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean work area, and taking ownership of equipment and machinery. Compliance with organization policies, including safety, good manufacturing practices, food safety, and employment rules, is mandatory. This role has the responsibility to understand and implement appropriate safety procedures through education, training, use of protective equipment, and adherence to safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Ability to perform comparative analysis and make recommendations.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and follow a designated recipe.
• Basic understanding of units of measure and their applications.
• Ability to read, understand and follow written specifications, blueprints, or schematics in English.

Nice To Haves

• 0-1 years of experience in related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up assigned equipment each day according to the posted production schedule and as required based on the product specifications. Disassemble at the close of each day for sanitation.
• Monitor equipment operations: troubleshoot and resolve basic malfunctions, notify supervision and the maintenance staff when significant issues occur.
• Data recording, entry, and adjustment as needed
• Calibrate systems to time, temperature, and positions of equipment.
• Record and interpret temperatures as related to the process.
• Use, read and record measuring devices and product parameters.
• Monitoring equipment daily and taking corrective measures to resolve issues.
• Work with the maintenance staff to establish and implement preventative maintenance programs and best practice equipment operation methods.
• Notify management or supervisory staff if unusual or out of spec operations are identified.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the production area: maintenance a safe and clean work area while in compliance with existing policy.
• Take ownership and responsibility for the equipment and machinery.
• Comply with organization policies including, but not limited to, safety, good manufacturing practices, food safety, and employment and work rules.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a week
• Additional hourly premiums for perfect attendance and/or working evening or night shifts
• Comprehensive paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays and other programs)
• 401k with matching company contributions
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary coverages
• Educational assistance with opportunities for professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED