Machine Operator I - 1st & 2nd Shift

Makers Pride•Wilmington, OH

About The Position

The Machine Operator I provides accurate, quality products to customers by following specifications and operating equipment cost-effectively and productively, while supporting associates in production and packaging. The role includes setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and resolving machine issues; maintaining safe, efficient equipment operation; monitoring production, efficiency, and product quality; and completing required documentation. The operator also supports and trains line associates, gives limited work direction, and backs up the lead when needed. The position operates in a multi-shift production environment that may be expansive, noisy, wet or humid, and vary in temperature from refrigerated to ambient or warm. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and may occasionally encounter fumes or airborne particles, electrical-shock risk, and vibration. Noise is usually loud. Physical duties include regularly standing and operating tools or controls; occasionally sitting, walking, stooping, or crouching; and, at some facilities, using stairs. The employee regularly lifts up to 25 pounds, transfers up to 280 pounds, and may occasionally move up to 50 pounds using a hoist, pallet jack, or cart. The listed operating schedule is Monday through Thursday, with first shift from 4:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The second shift includes a $1.00 shift differential. The employee must be willing to work a flexible schedule. Work-authorization sponsorship is not available; candidates are responsible for ensuring they are legally authorized to work in the location of application.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; computing rates, ratios, and percentages; and drawing and interpreting bar graphs.
Ability to understand and carry out simple one- or two-step instructions and handle standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Ability to read, write, and speak English and/or Spanish.
Ability to communicate and take direction from the line lead and/or production supervisor.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Must be legally authorized to work in the location of application; work-authorization sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Complete pre-operational inspection of the work area.
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot machines and resolve machine issues according to specifications.
Keep line equipment operating safely and efficiently and learn preventative machine maintenance.
Learn and perform all line-related positions within the assigned production and packaging area.
Follow equipment-cleaning processes before, during, and after the shift.
Ensure compliance with product and process specifications.
Monitor production, efficiency, and product quality.
Complete area documentation and records, including material receipts and returns, production worksheets, efficiency, and labor standards.
Follow applicable GMP, OSHA, and HACCP requirements.
Stay familiar with pertinent Standard Operating Procedures and incorporate changes into the training process.
Provide feedback to the lead regarding employee-relations issues and serve as backup lead in the lead’s absence.
Give limited work direction to line associates and train production employees as needed.
Monitor and motivate team members to support quality and productivity.
Cooperate with R&D on new and existing products.
Perform other duties as assigned.