Machine Operator - day shift 223 schedule

BABYNOV USA LLC•Red Boiling Springs, TN

About The Position

The Machine Operator runs automated equipment in grinding, cooking, filling, or packing rooms while following health and safety rules, food safety requirements, good manufacturing practices, and environmental practices. The role works closely with adjoining process and packing operators to support production efficiency. The position follows production schedules and recipes, adjusts equipment, monitors product quality, performs quality checks, and records production, quality, inventory, and waste data in reports or the ERP system. It also includes equipment cleaning and sanitation, CIP/COP procedures and measurements, basic maintenance and troubleshooting, and participation in continuous improvement and new-product industrialization activities. The operator serves as a Remote Attendant under the Boiler Remote Variance program.

Requirements

Proven experience in the food industry or a relevant manufacturing role, ideally in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or consumer goods.
Knowledge of environmental, hygiene, safety, and food safety practices.
Knowledge of quality rules in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to troubleshoot basic issues and perform first-level maintenance.
Knowledge of chemicals, including acid, caustic, and sanitizer.
Ability to use computer screens and ERP systems.
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Remote Attendant certification.
Professional approach when dealing with suppliers.
High ethical standards aligned with the company’s values.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly talking or hearing and frequently standing, walking, grasping and handling small items, and reaching with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

Preexisting knowledge of foreign-body rules and CCP, or demonstrated ability to learn them.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment in the assigned process or packing room.
Follow production schedules and recipes; obtain approval or document deviations.
Adjust machines, follow manufacturing and packing instructions, and validate product quality at the beginning, end, and regular intervals during production.
Perform quality control checks and report quality and production results in available logs or the ERP system.
Enter data into the ERP system to support inventory management and traceability.
Minimize waste by optimizing material use and reusing or recycling materials according to procedures; report waste quantities and escalate issues when appropriate.
Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on productivity and waste reduction and assist with industrializing new products.
Collaborate with maintenance technicians on troubleshooting and repairs; perform first-level maintenance and basic root-cause analysis.
Detect, record, and sort quality and process non-conformities, including foreign bodies and equipment breakdowns.
Clean equipment and workstations periodically and follow CIP/COP requirements, including chemical handling, operating sequences, time, and temperature.
Perform and record CIP measurements and verify cleaning effectiveness through visual inspection, ATP measurement, and conductivity.
Serve as Remote Attendant under the Boiler Remote Variance program.
Follow GMP, safety, environmental, ergonomic, waste-sorting, and 5S requirements; keep the work area clean and sanitized.