Machine Operator - 1st Shift and 2nd Shift

Stratas Foods•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Qualified operator candidates must be able to perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as required; and must be able to work their assigned shift, overtime, and weekends as required. The tasks required, but not limited to, are general housekeeping, rework, prepare packaging, package product, food manufacturing, and other duties as assigned by supervision. Set up machines prior to shift start-up, attend to the operation of these machines, and make adjustments as necessary for changes due to production type. Proper tear down, cleaning, and reassembling pumps, sanitary lines, and line equipment. Attend to and adjust machines during operation to ensure product flow through the machines. Operation of CIP skids in addition to breakdown and cleaning of line components. Knowledge of chemical handling procedures including PPE required. Completion on daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual MSS items. Identify and be able to communicate opportunities for continuous improvement. Communicate with supervisor when equipment needs attention. Report/resolve any observed quality issues while cleaning equipment. Successfully pass qualification test.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Related Experience: Previous relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Equipment/Software Skills: Basic computer knowledge - data entry
Employees are encouraged to participate in efficiency and safety improvement teams.
Learn and follow written rules and procedures.
Produce accurate documentation.
Follow attendance policies.
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
Will have the opportunity to learn various positions.
Must fill in when needed in temporary/permanent vacancies.
Must adhere to and comply with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies.
Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work with heights

Responsibilities

General housekeeping
Rework
Prepare packaging
Package product
Food manufacturing
Set up machines prior to shift start-up
Attend to the operation of machines
Make adjustments as necessary for changes due to production type
Proper tear down, cleaning, and reassembling pumps, sanitary lines, and line equipment
Attend to and adjust machines during operation to ensure product flow through the machines
Operation of CIP skids in addition to breakdown and cleaning of line components
Knowledge of chemical handling procedures including PPE required
Completion on daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual MSS items
Identify and be able to communicate opportunities for continuous improvement
Communicate with supervisor when equipment needs attention
Report/resolve any observed quality issues while cleaning equipment
Successfully pass qualification test