3 Nights

Sargento Foods•Hilbert, WI

About The Position

The Machine Operator sets up and operates production machines, adds film, and completes changeovers to maximize output while maintaining correct weights, temperatures, dates, and scale integrity. The role supports safe production of quality finished products by checking supplies, adjusting equipment, helping resolve operational problems, and communicating with line employees and other personnel. The operator verifies package types, code dates, labels, and production materials; monitors product and packaging quality; performs applicable metal detection, oxygen, temperature, weight, and case-count checks; and records production information. The position also diagnoses equipment or packaging malfunctions, takes corrective measures, and maintains production records and reports.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Responsibilities

Set up and operate machines, add film, and complete changeovers to maximize output while maintaining product weights, temperatures, dates, and scale integrity.
Verify adequate supplies are available for line production and notify appropriate personnel about inadequate or missing materials.
Work on the production line to help resolve operational problems, perform setups, adjust machinery and equipment, change film, check product quality, and maintain a safe work environment.
Communicate with line employees and help resolve production problems and interruptions.
Diagnose equipment malfunctions and packaging problems and take corrective measures to meet volume and quality standards.
Maintain production and record systems and distribute reports for each production run as specified.
Communicate with process technicians, line employees, Maintenance, and the Supervisor to support effective equipment and line operation.
Set up and verify the correct package, code date, and labels.
Test, monitor, and record metal detection checks where applicable.
Monitor and record out-of-spec boxes, film, and on-hold or non-conformance forms.
Monitor heat-seal temperatures and adjust them when necessary.
Periodically monitor weights using SPC or MES.
Monitor oxygen checks or gas flush where applicable and adjust when necessary.
Monitor case-count accuracy.
Scan materials and finished product into the computer system according to work instructions, as applicable.