1st Machine Operator- Ovens

RUPRECHT CO • Mundelein, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The machine operator is responsible for the daily operation of their assigned machine on the production line. This role involves understanding and programming the machine, ensuring it runs properly for production, and completing necessary checks. The operator must also ensure that products meet quality specifications, meet setup expectations for on-time line starts, and maintain or exceed goals for yields and efficiencies. Maintaining company sanitation and food safety standards, including GMPs, is crucial. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Previous experience in a food production environment required
• Must possess a high level of technical proficiency to assist operators in problem solving while exercising considerable judgment and have the ability to meet or exceed the production process
• Knowledge of GMPs, SPC, HACCP, OSHA, and USDA regulations.
• Self-starters with a strong work ethic and the ability to prioritize their workload to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Exhibit honest and clear communication, both orally and written, for effective teamwork.
• Treat everyone equally with respect- listen to others and make them feel valued.
• Where customer decisions or food safety is a concern, communicate on a higher level.
• Organize and prioritize your own actions efficiently and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Be flexible and react favorably to multiple priorities, changing schedules and daily assignments while paying attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency and focus on actions, while multi-tasking.
• Handle conflict in a mature manner to establish trust with coworkers and encourage team collaboration.
• Understand the people and departments and support team decisions.

Responsibilities

• Understand, program, and ensure the machine is running properly for production and complete all necessary checks, and enter information requested in the tablets.
• Ensure that our products and services meet all necessary Quality specifications before they reach the consumer.
• Meet set up expectations starting lines on time.
• Maintain or exceed goals on yields and efficiencies by meeting efficiency standards throughout your shift.
• Meet standards of scheduled run times for the lines.
• Observe and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards by maintaining a clean, neat, and organized work area.
• Follow all rules / guidelines / GMP’s. (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED