Machine Operator I-2nd Shift
About The Position
This is a 2nd Shift Position, 3:00pm-11:00pm. As a Machine Operator, reporting to the Production Supervisor, you'll play an essential role in bringing our confectionery products to life. By operating and monitoring equipment, ensuring product quality, and maintaining efficient production processes, you'll help create the consistent taste, texture, and appearance our customers expect. Your attention to detail, commitment to safety, and focus on operational excellence directly contribute to delivering high-quality products enjoyed by consumers every day. This position requires Overtime, Mandated and/or Voluntary, to be able to meet peak demand, cover for absences, or handle urgent projects.
Requirements
- Ability to read and write English
- Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot problems with all necessary process equipment
- Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
- Reliable attendance and punctuality, with the ability to work scheduled shifts and overtime as required
- Capable of understanding time tracking objectives with the ability to swipe into orders and perform other objectives in the system
- Promotes teamwork, possesses a good attitude, and exhibits flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, and keep up with the line speeds in a fast paced environment
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of food manufacturing experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to Ferrara’s safety methods
- Adheres to all Ferrara established GMP's
- Verifies centers meet all quality standards regarding size and solids
- Responsible for safe operation and sanitary upkeep of entire bay of pans
- Loads raw materials in machine in accordance with proper size and weight according to procedure and recipe
- Conducts adjustments to controls to regulate temperature, amount of raw materials, etc.
- Checks production schedule to determine variety and quantity of products to engross
- Conducts periodic quality checks
- Conducts changeovers
- Responsible for hygiene and general organization of entire work area including, but not limited to clean up of all equipment and surrounding areas and prevention of cross contamination
- Operate all equipment safely with all guards in place
- Informs immediate supervisor of any problems encountered including, but not limited to quality, safety and/or equipment performance
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO)
- annual bonus based on company performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
