Machine Operator

Chobani•Roosevelt Park, MI

34d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

A Machine Operator is an individual who is responsible for learning to operate and maintain multiple machines in either the Production or Repack departments including but not limited to Serpa, Loader/Unloader, Depalletizer, Sleever, and Case Packer to support fluctuating production demands. The job schedule is Monday-Thursday, 5:00am-3:30pm + OT.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred. 1 to 2 years of related experience and/or training
Must have a mechanical aptitude and demonstrate abilities. Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Pallet Jack Certification
Experience within the food and beverage industry is preferred
Must be able to work in a wet environment. Some exposure to cleaning chemicals
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime
Be able to effectively work in a team environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Must be able to abide by all required Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background)

Nice To Haves

Experience within the food and beverage industry is preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and operation of all relevant machinery according to standardized operating procedures (SOPs)
Responsible for startup and shutdown of all relevant machinery
Maintaining accurate written production records
Performing laboratory tests and monitoring weight control of products
Maintaining sanitary equipment and environment for all relevant areas
Disassembling and reassembling filler and associated equipment for cleaning
Clearly communicate to neighboring departments on current and upcoming production status so downstream operators can effectively maintain production output levels
Troubleshooting minor issues on all relevant machinery and escalates immediately to management or maintenance as needed to minimize downtime
Uses a pallet jack to stock machine with required packaging materials supplied by material handler
Other production duties as assigned

Benefits

medical
dental
vision coverage
disability insurance
health savings account
flexible spending accounts
tuition reimbursement
401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
fertility and childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
wellness resources
employee assistance program
fitness discounts
wellness reimbursement
on-site gym access (certain locations)
monthly wellness newsletter
various types of paid and flexible time off
11 holidays each year