Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee • Fort Worth, TX

69d • Onsite

About The Position

Machine Operator - Machine Operator: at our Fort Worth Plant: In this role, you will operate automatic packing machines to pack products in shipping cartons to ensure continuous line production.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Strive toward qualifications on at least three (3) unique types of packaging machines.
• 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 and Holidays 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with packaging equipment in similar environments such as food/beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, adjust, and changeover various packaging machines.
• Partner with other Operators to carry out daily operational tasks.
• 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 the 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.
• Ability to 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees