Machine Operator

Winland Foods•Fair Lawn, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator is a skilled, hands-on food packaging position responsible for correctly setting up and operating equipment used to pack dried pasta according to customer specifications. The role requires monitoring equipment and the production line proactively to prevent slowdowns or shutdowns. The position is based at 20-01 Broadway, Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and is scheduled Monday through Friday on the third shift, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with overtime as applicable. The employee must also be able to work six days, including weekends and holidays. Pay is $21.27 per hour based on experience and other qualifications, with shift differential paid under union contract provisions. Benefits are based on union contract provisions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Able to frequently lift, bend, twist, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Able to climb stairs and walk on concrete floors occasionally, and stand on concrete floors for up to eight hours.
Able to perform tasks in high heat (90°F or greater) and humidity during an eight-hour shift.
Able to work in areas with high dust and noise and tolerate high heat and humidity.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to record numeric information accurately.
Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Prompt and regular attendance required.
Able to work six days, including weekends and holidays.
Knowledge of the use of basic tools.

Responsibilities

Set up totes correctly according to parameter specifications.
Stage packaging materials—including pallets, slip sheets, totes, lids, and liners—to meet production requirements.
Weigh, label, and band finished totes.
Ensure adherence to applicable quality and manufacturing standards.
Operate manufacturing equipment efficiently and safely.
Print product labels and enter finished totes into the ERP system.
Use forklifts and other powered industrial truck (PIV) equipment to transport packaging materials to the work area and finished totes to the warehouse.
Maintain safety and product quality throughout the tote-filling work area.
Keep the work area clean during the shift through good housekeeping practices.
Assist with product changeovers as needed during the shift.
Complete daily paperwork and maintain thorough, accurate production records.
Determine whether product meets parameter specifications and take corrective action as needed.
Rotate among different positions during the shift.
Follow safe work practices and GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure product quality to support BRC Global Standards certification.
Immediately report conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety to management.
Perform other duties as required by the Foreman, Supervisor, or Manager.