Machine Operator

Marathon Cheese•Medford, WI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintaining equipment and making necessary machine adjustments to meet product quality standards. Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF and established safety rules and regulations. Maintaining accurate production records. Performing quality inspection checks and product safety checks at regular intervals throughout the shift. Must be people-oriented, able to work with others to complete work assignments in a team environment and willing to direct others to complete work assignments. Understand and utilize box erecting, case sealing, and labeling equipment. Moving pallets, basic cleanup/sweeping and assisting other positions as needed. Perform sanitation of the work area and equipment as needed. Willing to assist in training for the position when needed. Must be dependable and have a certain degree of flexibility to work overtime, different shifts and Saturdays and Sundays when needed.

Requirements

Must be mechanically inclined and able to satisfactorily complete pre-employment assessments to meet minimum requirements for the position.
Must be able to give and accept constructive criticism.
Responsible for maintaining a professional image with customers, peers, supervisors and the public.
Good organizational and communication skills.
Must be proficient in math and problem solving abilities.
Must be a self-starter, easily motivated, and require limited supervision.
Willing to assist in training for the position when needed.
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Nice To Haves

Education beyond High School would be a plus.
Forklift experience is desirable.
Prior manufacturing and/or packaging experience would also be a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintaining equipment and making necessary machine adjustments to meet product quality standards.
Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF and established safety rules and regulations.
Maintaining accurate production records.
Performing quality inspection checks and product safety checks at regular intervals throughout the shift.
Must be people-oriented, able to work with others to complete work assignments in a team environment and willing to direct others to complete work assignments.
Understand and utilize box erecting, case sealing, and labeling equipment.
Moving pallets, basic cleanup/sweeping and assisting other positions as needed.
Perform sanitation of the work area and equipment as needed.
Willing to assist in training for the position when needed.
Must be dependable and have a certain degree of flexibility to work overtime, different shifts and Saturdays and Sundays when needed.