MACHINE OPERATOR - 1pm

Hollandia Dairy • San Marcos, CA

2d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

A machine operator follows food safety guidelines while using appropriate PPE for each duty as required. Operates all production equipment proficiently - Performs all aspects of each operator's position to include machine functions, necessary records and paperwork, and all required testing. Replenish and refill packaging such as cartons, jugs, caps, or bags. Follows specific protocols required for cleaning fluid processing equipment and follow proper SSOP standards when cleaning/sanitizing the work area (floors, carts, utensils, and equipment, etc.) Inspects milk cases/packaging for damage or excessive foreign substances. Use a hand operated non-electric pallet jack, transports stacks of cleaned empty milk dispensers to the filler machine station for reuse. Reports to supervisor any malfunction of the pallet jack. Follows quality inspection standards and removing products not meeting quality standards. Operates production equipment ensuring safety, quality and accuracy from beginning to end. Performs housekeeping at workstation and basic machine cleaning after product runs. Performs machine troubleshooting and resolves basic issues. Collects required samples needed for quality assurance testing. Ensures all paperwork is filled out in a clear legible and accurate format, ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's. Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Reports on food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately. Works as a team; trains or helps others as needed and where needed as directed. Maintains a clean and organized work area at all times. Cleans ingredient warehouses, dock areas, hallways, chemical areas, forklifts, and other areas according to the Master Sanitations list. Communicates effectively and efficiently with supervision regarding production issues. Prompt and regular attendance. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of SQF & GMP's.
• Basic speaking, reading and writing in English for data entry and paperwork.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear and taste or smell.
• The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop.
• The employee must regularly push, pull; lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Similar experience in the Food Manufacturing environment with heavy labor experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows food safety guidelines while using appropriate PPE for each duty as required.
• Operates all production equipment proficiently - Performs all aspects of each operator's position to include machine functions, necessary records and paperwork, and all required testing.
• Replenish and refill packaging such as cartons, jugs, caps, or bags.
• Follows specific protocols required for cleaning fluid processing equipment and follow proper SSOP standards when cleaning/sanitizing the work area (floors, carts, utensils, and equipment, etc.)
• Inspects milk cases/packaging for damage or excessive foreign substances.
• Use a hand operated non-electric pallet jack, transports stacks of cleaned empty milk dispensers to the filler machine station for reuse. Reports to supervisor any malfunction of the pallet jack.
• Follows quality inspection standards and removing products not meeting quality standards.
• Operates production equipment ensuring safety, quality and accuracy from beginning to end.
• Performs housekeeping at workstation and basic machine cleaning after product runs.
• Performs machine troubleshooting and resolves basic issues.
• Collects required samples needed for quality assurance testing.
• Ensures all paperwork is filled out in a clear legible and accurate format, ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Reports on food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Works as a team; trains or helps others as needed and where needed as directed.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area at all times. Cleans ingredient warehouses, dock areas, hallways, chemical areas, forklifts, and other areas according to the Master Sanitations list.
• Communicates effectively and efficiently with supervision regarding production issues.
• Prompt and regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• On day one, excellent medical, dental, vision, employer paid for long-term disability, life insurance (free up to $50k); various additional options to choose from Flexible Benefits account (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) allowances and holiday pay
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Advancement and growth opportunities
• Fun employee and family events
• Employee gifts on birthdays & milestone anniversaries
• Safety bonuses and raffles
• Employee assistance program
• Gym membership rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed