Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Lafayette, IN

35d•$19

About The Position

A Line Owner, previously known as a Machine Operator, runs machines to produce ice cream novelties for shipping and retail sale for external customers. These machines run products such as: ice cream cones, popsicles, fudge bars, ice cream bars, doggie sundaes, and ice cream sandwiches! This is a 1st shift role: the hours are 6:30 AM-3:30 PM The ability to work weekends is necessary... May work 14-16 Saturdays a year. Hourly Rate: $19.45/hr

Requirements

Ability to monitor several operations at a time.
Strong attention to detail.
Hand and wrist movement to grasp, hold and pack consistently.
Time management.
Strong team player: ability to demonstrate various production packer operations.
Communication skills: ability to communicate with production packers and other plant personnel.

Nice To Haves

Line Owner/Machine Operator experience is not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows all good manufacturing practices & safety procedures.
Starts up &/or shuts down production machine.
Performs machine adjustments & checks to ensure for correct packaging materials, code dates, material weights, & other checks.
Changes wrap, lids, sticks, fills & other packaging material on machine as needed.
Adjusts various coding & tape machines on production line.
Operates carton packing machine.
Monitors temperature, various gauges, quality of final product, allergens, material waste, etc.
Works with maintenance team to identify mechanical errors on machine.
Other duties assigned by supervisor.