Machine Operator Shift 1

Rich's•Brockton, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with Great Kitchens, Inc., part of the Rich Products family of companies. The purpose of this role is to prepare and operate machines safely, efficiently, and cleanly. The Machine Operator is responsible for the production of a quality product that meets all customer and regulatory requirements. They will effectively communicate with their supervisor, ensure necessary tools, settings, and supplies are ready prior to production, and maintain constant attendance to the machines, preventing untrained employees from improper use. The role also involves recording and accounting for all materials used on the line for the assigned shift, assisting the supervisor in maintaining clean and safe work areas, making minor machine adjustments, and informing the supervisor and maintenance department when major repairs are required. Additionally, the operator will record all downtime due to machine malfunctions and report them to the supervisor at the end of the shift. Adherence to all GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices), including good hand washing practices and adhering to the employee hygiene plan, is required. The operator must follow all USDA guidelines and report any issues regarding food safety or quality to supervision and/or quality assurance, and comply with customer requirements when applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
1+ years Machine operator experience required
Basic computer skills including Excel and Word
Self-motivated and ability to take initiative and use sound judgment in day-to-day decision making
Punctual and reliable in work attendance
Ability to organize and communicate to all levels of personnel
Flexible and able to manage others
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Excellent English communication skills required

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
bilingual speaker a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for the production of a quality product that meets all customer and regulatory requirements.
Effectively communicates as required with supervisor.
Assures that the necessary tools, settings and supplies are ready prior to production.
Maintains constant attendance to the machines and prevents other employees that are not trained on that machine from improper use.
Records and accounts for all materials used on the line for assigned shift.
Assists supervisor in maintaining the work areas in a clean and safe manner.
Makes minor machine adjustment, and informs the supervisor and the maintenance department when major repairs are required.
Records all down time due to machine malfunctions and reports them to the supervisor at the end of the shift.
Adhere to all GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices), such as good hand washing practices and adhering to the employee hygiene plan.
Follow all USDA guidelines
Report any issues regarding food safety or quality to supervision and/or quality assurance
Comply with customer requirements when applicable