Machine Operator

Ventura Foods • Birmingham, AL

25d • $36,759 - $44,965 • Onsite

About The Position

Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment at a standard that meets or exceeds internal and external customer requirements. Work in a manufacturing environment and follow appropriate policies and procedures to successfully perform the role. The position operates filling and/or packaging equipment, maintains machinery, records production and quality information, supports trainee development, and performs filling-line sanitation while following food safety and workplace safety requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of filling and packaging equipment.
• Good mechanical ability, including diagnosing and resolving mechanical abnormalities and setting up, maintaining, and routinely adjusting machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate filling and/or packaging equipment.
• Complete daily and weekly preventive maintenance and adjust and align primary machine functions.
• Make minor mechanical repairs and replace certain defective parts.
• Understand filler and packaging functions and troubleshoot issues, including making necessary adjustments in the HMI.
• Maintain daily production and quality records, operate equipment safely, and keep the work area clean.
• Assist in training production assistants to ensure quality parameters, GMPs, and safety rules are followed; train and evaluate trainees.
• Install and maintain information in the product library.
• Sanitize filling-line equipment, including operating C.I.P. circuits and mixing chemicals in correct proportions while following safety requirements and wearing required PPE.
• Follow food safety policies, procedures, and regulatory criteria, including the current SQF code, GMPs, and FSMA and associated preventive controls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day for eligible employees.
• Profit sharing and 401(k) matching after eligible criteria are met.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Annual bonus based on the incentive program terms and conditions.
• Career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED