Machine Operator I - All Shifts

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team • Kentwood, MI

91d

About The Position

To provide accurate and quality product to our customers by adhering to specifications and operating in the most cost effective and productive manner while lending support to the line associates in production and packaging areas.

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.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English AND/OR Spanish.
• Able to communicate and take direction from the line lead and/or the production supervisor.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Able to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two step instructions.
• Able to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Responsibilities

• Complete Pre-Operational Inspection of area.
• Set-up, operate, troubleshoot, and resolve machine issues according to specifications.
• Keep the line equipment operating in a safe and efficient manner. Willingness to learn preventative machine maintenance.
• Ability to learn and perform all line related positions within area of responsibility in the production and packaging area.
• Ability to follow all equipment cleaning processes (before, during, and after shift).
• Responsible for compliance with specifications.
• Monitor production, efficiency, and product quality.
• Responsible for documentation and record keeping for area (including, but not limited to material receipts and returns, production worksheets, efficiency, & labor standards). Must have basic math skills for forms deemed necessary by the production manager.
• Knowledgeable in GMP’s, OSHA and HACCP.
• Must remain familiar with all pertinent Standard Operating Procedures and incorporate any changes into the training process.
• Provide feedback to the lead regarding employee relations issues. Back-up lead in his/her absence.
• Gives limited work direction to line associates. Flexibility to train production employees.
• Monitors and motivates team members to achieve their maximum quality and productivity allowing for a successful career.
• Cooperation with R&D on new and existing products.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees