Machine Operator

Sterling Foods-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Azusa, CA
501-1,000 employees
Food Manufacturing
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Under direct supervision this position is responsible for maintaining a variety of machines servicing each production line. The Machine Operator must be cross functional in Food Safety to be able to perform in any area needed in the plant. This is an entry level position.

  • Set up machine
  • Make necessary adjustment to avoid down time
  • Thread appropriate film
  • Maintain corrective down time log
  • Operate various machines involving packing of product
  • Work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work, and adhere to safety and food safety practices in a continuous improvement environment
  • Work overtime as needed
  • Train new employees and coach existing employees
  • Ensure the safety and productivity of all employees assigned to the work area
  • Enforce all safety, food safety, and packaging procedures
  • Coordinate morning stretches/warm-ups with designated crew
  • Be clear about expectations for quality, accuracy, timeliness, and work expected from the staff assigned to the work area
  • Maintain a clean and safe workplace throughout the shift
  • Refer to the production schedule for the shift to determine the products being run and in what sequence
  • Be on time at the workstation
  • Set up the machine(s) for the product being run
  • Verify the cleanliness of the equipment and report any findings to the lead or QA if necessary
  • Perform the pre-operational inspection before commencing production and report any equipment failures, safety, and/or food safety risks
  • Obtain any other auxiliary equipment and/or materials needed
  • Ensure that the master cases and the film have been pre-staged and that they are correct
  • Run some units through the flow wrapper to ensure that the equipment is working properly and report any equipment failure
  • Verify first units of product for film size, seal integrity, and MD-encoder information
  • Verify the master case label for accuracy against the packing spec sheets
  • Run a master case through the tape machine to verify code date accuracy
  • Take/record packing weights during start-up and throughout the shift
  • Coordinate the designated crew to take their positions to start the line
  • Perform CCP checks throughout the shift and report any deviations to the line lead and QA
  • Monitor units packed/min and cases packed/hr, record the information, and report inefficiencies or operational problems
  • Distribute the documentation for the scheduled run to the assigned staff and monitor all the data being captured throughout the shift
  • Ask for any material needed in advance and keep communicating the needs throughout the shift
  • Coordinate breaks and lunches with packing lead
  • Operate and monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops
  • Keep constant communication with the staff to attain cases scheduled/hr and report any issues
  • Change film(s) when necessary
  • Fill out production documentation throughout the shift
  • Maintain a clean work area throughout the shift by coordinating with designated staff
  • Coordinate the designated staff during downtime for cleaning, trash removal, breaks, and lunches
  • Communicate with the lead and/or supervisor about incoming shift productions
  • Assemble, disassemble, and wash equipment when necessary
  • Communicate and perform a shift hand-off with the incoming machine operator
  • Review shift documentation for accuracy and submit it once verified to QA and/or Line Lead at the end of the shift
  • Delegate work assignments to the staff in your area throughout the shift
  • Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates
  • Other tasks assigned by management outside the scope of regular duties
  • Good mechanical skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Writing ability
  • Must be flexible to work on weekends
  • Motivated self-starter
  • Proven ability to work within a team environment
  • Able to take direction from more than one supervisor
  • Knowledge of basic machines
  • Knowledge of Safety processes
  • Knowledge of Food Safety
  • Good attitude
  • Good team player
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