NY Machine Operator I - 12 hour days (6am-6:30pm)
About The Position
Safely operate machinery with maximum efficiency, while maintaining product quality and following regulatory and company guidelines for sanitation and safety. This role involves machine set-up, operation, changeovers, and troubleshooting to detect product or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary. The operator will maintain GMP standards, perform SOPs, and may be involved in cross-training. Accurate documentation, raw material management, and a commitment to safety and good attendance are essential. Reporting food safety and quality issues is also a key responsibility.
Requirements
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (bump cap, hair net, ear plugs, beard net (if applicable), Kevlar gloves, safety glasses and leather, skid resistant work shoes/boots)
- Ability to apply basic computer and communication skills, math functions and reasoning
- Ability to use various hand tools (knife, water house, band cutters, can opener, scales, Telnet scanners, various small hand tools as required for position/product testing)
- Previous experience operating a forklift (for applicable work areas)
- Lock out/tag out certified
- Possess a continuous improvement and team orientated mind set
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Prior machine operation preferred
Responsibilities
- Operate machinery, to include machine set-up, operation, change overs, and troubleshooting, to detect product (raw or finished) defects or machine malfunctions, adjusting machines as necessary
- Maintain GMP (good housekeeping) standards at and around machinery
- Perform SOPs for machinery in assigned area
- Cross training or training on equipment as defined by manager
- Maintain accurate document documentation
- Maintain and issue raw materials into assigned work orders
- Work in a safe manner, consistent with company safety rules and regulations
- Maintain good attendance record per company policy
- Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
Benefits
- Great career-pathing
- Professional development, including unlimited online training courses
- Health insurance with premium contributions
- Dental, vision, HSA
- 100% company paid life insurance and long-term disability
- 401k – with employer match
- Paid time off to include vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays
- Company bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
