Formax Machine Operator - 1st shift (INDST)

OSI Group•West Chicago, IL

4d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for operating various types of machinery, as needed, and as described by assigned leadership. The job is an individual contributor with no direct reports. The operator will set up assigned equipment daily according to the production schedule and product specifications, and disassemble it for sanitation at the end of each day. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment operations, troubleshooting basic malfunctions, and notifying supervision and maintenance for significant issues. The role involves data recording, entry, and adjustment, calibrating systems, and recording/interpreting temperatures related to the process. The operator will use, read, and record measuring devices and product parameters, and perform daily monitoring of equipment with corrective measures. Collaboration with maintenance staff for preventative maintenance programs and best practices is expected. The operator must notify management of unusual or out-of-spec operations and perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean work area in compliance with policies. This role requires understanding and practicing safety procedures through education, training, use of protective equipment, and adherence to safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

0-1 years of experience in related field is preferred.
Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
Ability to perform comparative analysis and make recommendations.
Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.
Ability to read and follow a designated recipe.
Basic understanding of units of measure and their applications.
Ability to read, understand and follow written specifications, blueprints, or schematics in English.

Responsibilities

Set up assigned equipment each day according to the posted production schedule and as required based on the product specifications. Disassemble at the close of each day for sanitation.
Monitor equipment operations: troubleshoot and resolve basic malfunctions, notify supervision and the maintenance staff when significant issues occur.
Data recording, entry, and adjustment as needed
Calibrate systems to time, temperature, and positions of equipment.
Record and interpret temperatures as related to the process.
Use, read and record measuring devices and product parameters.
Monitoring equipment daily and taking corrective measures to resolve issues.
Work with the maintenance staff to establish and implement preventative maintenance programs and best practice equipment operation methods.
Notify management or supervisory staff if unusual or out of spec operations are identified.
Perform general housekeeping duties in the production area: maintenance a safe and clean work area while in compliance with existing policy.
Take ownership and responsibility for the equipment and machinery.
Comply with organization policies including, but not limited to, safety, good manufacturing practices, food safety, and employment and work rules.
This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.