Machine Operator

Mars•New Britain Township, PA

5d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Job Description Mars FishCare- Chalfont, PA is looking for a Machine Operator in our packaging plant. Training Available! Job Purpose: Machine Operators are system experts in their assigned area (packaging), and are highly functional in multiple areas. They operate and change specified machinery while ensuring safety, efficiency, operational conformance, product quality and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Mechanical aptitude
Basic troubleshooting skills
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Frequent lifting/carrying (10-50 lbs.) and frequent pushing/pulling (50-200 lbs.)
Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping
Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment
Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum 10 hours)
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs and to conduct multi-task work in a very fast paced work environment

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience
Knowledge of food safety, GMP’s, HACCP
Operational Experience
Packaging and process experience

Responsibilities

Running of packaging/process equipment to complete the conversion process and package finished product prior to shipping in accordance with all routine SOPs and specifications
Responsible for loading packaging material, clearing jams, resetting faults, changeovers, quality checks, GMP and reporting issues
Complete basic preventative maintenance work orders as assigned (e.g. lubrication, observation, etc) and enter corrective work order requests into the MIS
Conformance to all area LOTO and safety procedures, including wearing of PPE and reporting any safety hazards
Ad hoc tasks