2nd SHIFT MACHINE OPERATOR

Sauer Brands, Inc.•New Century, KS

9d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for producing product by keeping packaging machines working efficiently and effectively. This role involves operating production equipment, supporting quality assurance, and completing production documentation. The primary goal is to ensure a continuous product flow while adhering to all safety, operating, Safe Quality Food (SQF), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior Machine Operator experience.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to read and interpret documents.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing Experience in food a plus.
Initiative to organize and accurately perform all job functions.
Ability to effectively work at line speeds in accordance with company production standards.
Curious, with desire to continuously learn and to support continuous improvement.
Possesses a strong attention to detail.
Self-starter with the capacity to work with minimal supervision as well as work as part of a team.
Can easily adapt to change in the work environment.

Responsibilities

Operate vertical form or horizontal fill equipment with Programmable Logic Control (PLC) electronics.
Take action necessary to insure continuous product flow.
Assist with troubleshooting system problems.
Complete required QA and production reports.
Communicate clearly with others in processing and support positions.
Safely operate pallet jack to move materials.
Perform area-wide and system cleaning (5s) to meet Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) expectations.
Adhere to all safety, operating, Safe Quality Food (SQF), and GMP procedures/policies.