Machine Operator - Edgerton, KS

The Hershey Company•Edgerton, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are mixing up something new in Edgerton, KS. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest of quality standards. Each bag of Dot’s Pretzels tastes as if they were made straight from the home kitchen of Dot herself. Our foundation is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example. The Dot’s Pretzels brand has seen an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to become part of our team in the Edgerton, KS location. The Machine Operator’s primary responsibility is to ensure the proper operation of the automated mixing, baking, packaging, and palletizing equipment. Ensure material and finished product is meeting all quality standards while maintaining good practice in regard to safety, sanitation, and productivity. This individual must strive for continuous improvement of the equipment to maximize operating performance and minimize waste and downtime. He or she also plays a critical role in the maintenance and upkeep of the equipment to fix or report issues.

Requirements

Minimum of 1- 2 years’ experience working with automated machinery
Proven experience in troubleshooting machine programs or mechanical problems
Proven technical background and expertise
Ability to multitask and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, update, and follow all machine SOPs and SSOPs to keep consistent quality
Support all standards of safety, quality, sanitation, and productivity
Complete all daily setup, changeover, and shutdown of equipment in a timely manner
Visually inspect product quality on a consistent basis
Recognize and pull inadequate products off the line
Continuously improve to maximize performance of the machine
Create and manage all machine program recipes and adjust as needed
Minimize equipment downtime and aim for high efficiency and speed of operation
Minimize waste in the areas of spillage or giveaway
Hit and exceed daily targets set forth
Maintain good documentation on traceability of the materials used and the product made
Communicate with teammates on the front end and back end of equipment to meet expectations
Assist with production line on the front end or back end whenever needed
Troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve for continuous operation with minimal downtime
Engage in minor repairs on the equipment and involve maintenance when major issues arise
Conduct necessary preventative maintenance of the machinery, including greasing, checking for and replacing worn parts, future hazards, and breakdowns
See through the completion of necessary work orders to sustain the upkeep of the equipment