Machine Operator 2nd and 3rd Shift available

Meiji America•York Township, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of a Machine Operator Processing/ Packaging position is to operate the machine in a safe, efficient manner to ensure all food safety, quality protocols and product specifications are met. This role is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area, complying with GMP requirements, and ensuring accurate paperwork completion. The operator will interact with mixers to check dough consistency, frequently check product specifications, and ensure only quality product enters the oven. They must have full knowledge of processing equipment and product specifications to make necessary adjustments for efficient production. Additionally, the operator will monitor equipment for maintenance issues, report operational and safety issues to supervision, and operate the assigned line with constant attention to quality, scrap reduction, and minimal downtime. They will also be responsible for developing ways to eliminate scrap, cleaning and reassembling equipment for changeovers, submitting work orders, assisting with training, and performing simple mathematical calculations and data entry.

Requirements

Must be trained in LOTO procedure.

Nice To Haves

Some manufacturing experience in a food plant helpful.

Responsibilities

Works well with others, fostering a team atmosphere.
Maintains a clean, safe work area at all times.
Comply with all GMP requirements.
Ensure all paperwork is completed timely and accurately. Communicates changes to the next shift.
Interacts with Mixer to check consistency of dough before Mixer brings dough to the line.
Frequently checks specifications of product to ensure good product.
Ensures only quality product is entering the oven such as raising the cut and stopping transfer belts until problem is resolved.
Full knowledge of processing equipment and product specifications to make necessary adjustments to keep line running efficiently.
Monitors equipment for any maintenance-related item that may affect the efficient production of quality products and takes action to resolve problem. Reports any operational issues to supervision.
Monitors the equipment and the processing procedure for safety and reports any issues to the supervisor.
Operate assigned line with constant attention to quality of product, scrap reduction and minimal downtime.
Develop ways to eliminate scrap such as dough falling off conveyors and dough peeling around gauge rolls.
Required to take apart and clean and/or reassemble equipment for changeovers.
Able to properly submit work orders as needed.
Assist or oversee the training of new employees.
Assist with changeovers, machine setup and cleaning.
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
Ability to read and record written specifications of product.
Perform SPC (computer) data entry according to established process control procedures and product specifications.
Ability to work independently.
Notify Supervision of any issues.
Must adhere/comply with all Company policies, procedures and practices.
All other duties as assigned.