Machine Operator (1st Shift)

Fresh Express • Harrisburg, PA

24d

About The Position

The incumbent will operate, repair and perform general maintenance on form and seal packaging machines.

Requirements

• The incumbent must be able to work 6 consecutive days, overtime, and weekends as necessary.
• Basic mechanical and math skills.
• Posses the ability to write routine reports.
• Be capable of meeting all required testing frequencies (detailed, fast-paced work).
• Be capable of operating measuring instruments, such as the weight scale and thermometer.
• Be capable of performing basic math calculations and use a calculator.
• Able to lift 25lbs.
• Stand for the duration of the shift (8 hours or more).
• Bend continuously throughout the shift.
• Able to work in a noisy, wet and cold environment of approximately 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Able to stand and walk for extended period of time.
• Able to reach with hands and arms to check product.

Nice To Haves

• Bagger operation experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Some PLC/Electronics knowledge.
• HS Diploma, GED, or Technical School.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment.
• Experience meeting or exceeding high production expectations.
• Food industry experience.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Past experience working in a cold environment.
• Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for programming machines using keyboard and terminal for the proper size, weight, codes and dates for each bag produced and run.
• Verify set up of machine; verify that the machine has been properly put back together from sanitation crew along with scales and their proper function.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
• Ensure that the products are safe and meet the customer specifications.
• Communicate quality issues of raw product or finished goods to the appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for machine set-up, general machine operation and changeovers.
• Responsible for the completion of all paperwork including, but not limited to, dump logs, chemical logs, downtime logs, blade inspection sheets and line staffing sheets.
• Follow and complete the daily production schedule, including changes that may occur during the course of the day.
• Report and record hourly production updates.
• Responsible to perform the following product quality checks:
• percent oxygen testing (salad plant only)
• cut quality and blend ratio evaluation
• total volume testing (salad plant only)
• package weight monitoring
• seal integrity (leakers testing)
• finished package temperature monitoring
• code date verification
• bar code readability verification
• documentation of all results and actions
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees