Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Our Home•York, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Home is seeking a Packing Machine Operator (Vertical and Pouch Machines) to join their team. This position is accountable for ensuring efficient operation in relation to material usage, product waste, and process parameter control to meet production objectives while improving quality, safety, and sanitation performance to maintain continued customer satisfaction. The regular schedule for this role is M-F 5:30am - 3:30pm.

Requirements

2-4 years related experience and training preferred.
Able to make operational changes quickly and accurately.
Must be available and dependable for occasional overtime (coming in early or staying later) and Saturday work.
Must be willing to perform duties assigned by supervisor or group leader.

Responsibilities

Check production schedule and determine what products will be running.
Get necessary cello rolls from warehouse (using partial rolls first).
Set coder and eye to correct position.
Install correct code in printer and check to ensure code are printing.
Set up spindle to hold cello and thread cello through machine as designed.
Install correct former.
Set drive belts.
Clean pull belts as necessary.
Install correct programs in Bagging machines and scales.
Make required adjustments in computer set-up (eye, sticker, label, cut, pull, code, dump, speed, etc.).
Set/adjust eyes above scales as necessary.
Ensure correct seals, cuts, bag weights, air fill, code locations, label locations and sticker locations.
Make minor repairs as necessary.
Notify maintenance and supervisor for major repairs.
Work with group leader and packers to ensure smooth production.
Keep packing machines running smoothly and respond promptly and professionally to calls from packers.
Communicate with co-workers to ensure good product is not wasted.
Empty machines of unacceptable product as necessary and between product changes.
Catch and dump product as necessary.
Keep work area clean.
Assist packaging team during breaks and packs when necessary.
Train new machine operators.
Sweep top at end of shift and empty white tubs of crumbs.
Communicate with operators coming on next shift.
Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for their position.
Work with management and fellow associates to ensure Food Safety programs are followed.
Report food, office or operational safety problems to a supervisor or manager for initiating action.
Perform other duties as assigned that will impact and support the overall outcome of the company and department objectives.