Machine Operator

Clio Snacks•Piscataway, NJ

51d

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Perform periodic checks on equipment and solve problems as detected. Perform changeovers from one format to another. Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment. Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops. Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials. Perform basic preventative maintenance on packaging machines and assist in troubleshooting machine related issues. Report food safety and quality issues to Plant Management. Keep machines and area clean and safe. Follows standardized work procedures and adhere to safe work practices. Focuses on continuous improvement environment. Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s). QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Analytical, problem-solving skills and attitude.
Willingness to be trained.
Ability to work independently and as a team.
Knowledge of production procedures.
Must have at least 1 year of packaging machine operator experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
High School education or equivalent.
Basic math and computer skills are required.
Ability to read, speak, and write English fluently is required.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language fluency and/or knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform periodic checks on equipment and solve problems as detected.
Perform changeovers from one format to another.
Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment.
Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials.
Perform basic preventative maintenance on packaging machines and assist in troubleshooting machine related issues.
Report food safety and quality issues to Plant Management.
Keep machines and area clean and safe.
Follows standardized work procedures and adhere to safe work practices.
Focuses on continuous improvement environment.
Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s).