Machine Operator III - Packaging - All Shifts

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition TeamMichigan City, IN
40dOnsite

About The Position

Performs set-ups, makes minor adjustments and operates mechanical packaging equipment. Identify acceptable or unacceptable product quality per customer requirements both before and after product is packed in the Packaging department.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
  • 3 – 5 years machine operating experience in a manufacturing environment; Experience in the baking and/or packaging industry a plus.
  • Basic math and reading skills required.
  • PC skills required.
  • Basic mechanical skills required.
  • Ability to work safely on any shift (8-12 hours/day), weekends and overtime.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and independently at times.
  • Excellent communication, decision-making and organizational skills.
  • Strong self-confidence and leadership skills.
  • Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in the baking and/or packaging industry a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Performs set-ups, makes minor adjustments and operates mechanical packaging equipment during a shift on a variety of machines.
  • Supply/load trays, flexible packaging or cartons into machines as needed.
  • Must be able to observe machine operation at all times.
  • Visually identify quality or bad product before and after it is packed.
  • Remove/sort unacceptable product
  • Place product or waste into designated color-coded containers.
  • Read scales to check packaging weights and accordingly adjusts machines.
  • Read and understand bagger/cartoner/code date programs.
  • Assist other packaging employees with rewraps.
  • Perform required housekeeping to keep work areas clean such as sweeping floor, putting trash in trash containers, picking up product from floor.
  • Work in close proximity to co-workers with minimal supervision and at times independently.
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.
  • Verbally communicate instructions, problems, etc. to co-workers, supervisors and employees from all departments.
  • Meet Company attendance standards of start and end time for work as scheduled.
  • Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
  • Comply with all Company rules, regulations and policies.
  • Perform 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.)
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