Machine Operator - 2nd shift - $21 - $23/HR

TH Foods, Inc.•Loves Park, IL

3d•$21 - $23

About The Position

The Machine Operator sets up, operates, and tends machines that mix, cook, season, convey, and wrap product. The role ensures products meet company specifications, food-safety guidelines, and production requirements by following batch sheets, formulas, and equipment setup procedures. The operator measures and records data, operates equipment safely to minimize waste and maximize productivity, and verifies labels, ingredients, and materials for correctness. The position works individually and in teams with little supervision. Accuracy and attention to detail are important because mistakes can cause lost productivity, raw-material loss, downtime, or food-safety issues. The role involves working near processing equipment and may involve exposure to loud noise, heavy machinery, heat, humidity, dust, slippery floors, and strenuous, fast-paced work. Weekend work and work exceeding eight hours per day may be required as business priorities dictate. The position may direct coworkers’ daily activities but has no direct supervisory responsibility. The expected base pay is $21 per hour, plus a $2 per hour shift differential for second and third shifts.

Requirements

Ability to read, verify, and confirm batch sheets, orders, and instructions in a timely manner.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to follow formulas and mix a quality product.
Ability to recognize problems, make authorized corrections, and know when to seek assistance from a supervisor.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing experience setting up and adjusting production processing or packaging machinery.

Responsibilities

Review the daily schedule with supervisors and leads.
Obtain batch sheets, formula sheets, and process check sheets from the supervisor.
Obtain ingredients, labels, and materials according to batch-sheet and formula specifications, and verify that they match the listed items.
Inspect production equipment for cleanliness, allergen issues, foreign objects, and foreign material.
Complete machinery setup and shutdown according to the batch sheet and the specific equipment operation.
Mix or cook batches, or wrap product, according to batch-sheet formulas and specifications.
Monitor equipment throughout production runs to ensure it operates within process parameters.
Perform and maintain quality inspections and checks.
Communicate and cooperate with coworkers.
Perform daily housekeeping chores and maintain a clean, dry, and safe work environment.
Work safely and perform daily safety checks on equipment.
Calculate partial formulas and record ingredient and material usage and waste.
Recognize and report food-safety and employee-safety issues.
Perform changeovers in accordance with food-safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Rotate into the Packer position and perform its duties when business or operational needs dictate.
Perform other duties as assigned.