Machine Operator II - 3rd Shift

Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Worth, TX

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

Mother Parkers is one of the largest tea and coffee manufacturers in North America, dedicated to creating a better beverage experience for customers. As a leading customer solutions provider, we utilize state-of-the-art technology and innovative products to help our clients grow their businesses. Our team, with over 100 years of experience, is passionate about coffee and tea, and we are excited about building a future filled with possibilities. The Machine Operator II role involves operating automatic packing machines to pack products into shipping cartons, ensuring continuous line production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct a team of co-workers on complex packaging line(s) through set up, adjustment, and changeover.
• Demonstrate and make minor repairs and/or adjustments to equipment as needed.
• Ensure proper safety, quality and sanitation checks and documentation are complete.
• Communicate with Control Room and Warehouse on material requirements, including coffee, tea and packaging.
• Document material usage, and rejects/defects as needed.
• Verify production quantities for accurate inventory postings in ERP.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) as needed.
• Use knowledge, creativity, and continuous improvement initiatives for implementing efficiencies, safety and/or quality improvements of the work environment.
• Assist with other packaging lines/personnel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be fully qualified and can demonstrate efficient and effective operations of at least three (3) unique types of packaging machines.
• Experience in similar environments, food/beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Demonstrate initiative, take direction, and execute efficiently, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, Quality Control Points, and Safe Quality Food guidelines.
• Able to demonstrate proper work techniques, training and guiding line team members.
• Ability to train and lead others, work well with varied personalities, respectfully communicate and provide positive feedback, at various levels of the organization.
• Able to work flexible hours, including overtime and periodic weekends required.
• Demonstrate safe work habits and excellent work ethics.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate physical capabilities, particularly lifting up to 30 lbs.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards package - health benefits coverage on day 1, employer matched retirement savings plans, optional Health or Wellness Spending Accounts.
• Employee discount program on our coffee and tea products.
• Annual Safety Shoes Program - your safety is our #1 priority.
• Tuition Assistance Program - we value continuous learning and self-development.