Machine Tender

HP Hood•Suffield, CT

2d•$25 - $28

About The Position

The Machine Tender maintains and operates support equipment related to filling operations, including can-forming, filling, lid-handling, ingredient-feeding, inspection, coding, banding, and packaging equipment. The role helps keep production supplied and running efficiently while maintaining product quality and food safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic math and computer skills.
Ability to work independently and within a group or team environment.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including prolonged standing, frequent bending and wrist and spine twisting, lifting and carrying, and occasional pushing or pulling.

Responsibilities

Form bulk cans to supply the bulk can filler continuously.
Add designated lids to the lid descrambler on scround/quart lines and ensure it supplies the filler properly.
Calculate usage rates and operate ingredient feeders and variegate systems according to SOPs to add the correct types and quantities of ingredients to ice cream.
Assist with operating banding machines and change rolls as needed.
Assist with disassembling, cleaning, and assembling ingredient feeders, variegate systems, and related equipment.
Verify that metal detectors operate properly and complete required documentation according to SOPs.
Operate the bundler to ensure consistent, quality wrapping of containers and change rolls as necessary.
Palletize product as needed to maintain production, such as during temporary hardening-system breakdowns.
Assist the filler operator during flavor changes and when problems arise to maximize productivity and work-center quality.
Pack sandwich boxes into sleeves and ensure finished cases are properly coded and shrink-wrapped.
Operate a PIT to move packaging and materials in and out of work centers.
Maintain a clean and safe work area and safe work practices, including removing and disposing of trash, cardboard, rework, and scrap barrels.
Follow company, state, and federal requirements, including GMPs, SOPs, and other applicable regulations.
Work effectively as part of a team and display a positive attitude.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow all safety policies, procedures, and rules; report unsafe conditions and injuries or accidents to a supervisor or manager.
Complete required training, including Lock Out/Tag Out Awareness, PPE, PIT, and ergonomics training.
Support SQF food safety and quality by completing tasks and maintaining a sanitary work area according to prescribed procedures.
Report food safety problems to a supervisor or manager.