Operations Line Technician - 1st Shift

Europastry USA • New Brunswick, NJ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Europastry, a family business founded in Barcelona in 1987, is seeking a motivated and experienced Operations Line Technician for the 1st shift (7 AM to 3 PM). This role is responsible for evaluating, optimizing, and diagnosing problems within the line processing flow. The technician will oversee operations including installation, operation, maintenance, and enhancement of the process. Key responsibilities include training employees, ensuring proper line flow, and maintaining product quality and specifications. The role requires performing inspections, minor mechanical functions, and basic preventative maintenance. The technician must handle products carefully, understand product specifications, identify and resolve technical malfunctions, and collaborate effectively with coworkers. Ensuring proper cleaning, operation, and safety of machines and the work area, as well as identifying bottlenecks and suggesting improvements, are also crucial. Productivity logs must be maintained, and adherence to all company policies, procedures, safety regulations, GMP, and OSHA lock-out/tag-out requirements is mandatory.

Requirements

• Minimum experience of 2 years working with multiple operating machines in a food manufacturing facility.
• Training in general safety, food safety, and quality awareness.
• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and written.
• Technical knowledge of the machines and installations in the department.
• Must be a team player and provide consultation.
• Knowledge of food safety, GMP or training in the field of food.
• Knowledge of HACCP requirements in a working environment with (food) raw materials.
• Working knowledge of quality protocols.
• Flexibility and willingness to work (overtime) in shifts and weekends.
• Willingness to continue to expand working knowledge and take appropriate courses.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Knowledge of 5S and Lean Manufacturing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating, optimizing, and diagnosing problems and surveillance of line processing flow.
• Overseeing operations including installation, operation, maintenance, and enhancement of process.
• Training employees and ensuring the lines are flowing properly.
• Ensuring efficient operation of multiple machines and that products are processed in conformance to quality standards and meet acceptable specifications.
• Performing inspections and minor mechanical functions.
• Performing basic preventative maintenance on machines as required per Total Preventative Maintenance charts.
• Ensuring loose products are handled properly on the line without disturbing or causing damage and distortion to the process.
• Checking and ensuring the process is running smoothly by observing and inspecting product for any inconveniences in shape or dimensions according to the product spec.
• Identifying/Eliminating technical malfunctions; recording and alerting Supervisor and/or Maintenance of process disruptions.
• Working in unison with other co-workers on the line.
• Ensuring proper cleaning, operations, and safety of machines and work area in accordance with procedures, regulations, and working methods defined.
• Supervising compliance of such operations.
• Correcting problems and setting priorities.
• Identifying bottlenecks in the work processes and making suggestions for improvements.
• Maintaining productivity logs as required.
• Observing the line to ensure that product is moving uniformly through various stages of processing according to the production schedule.
• Detecting and reporting defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
• Working in accordance with the procedures, working instructions, and safety regulations as they apply within the Company and escalating and reporting immediately to the Supervisor if unable to do so.
• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis.
• Performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures, work instructions, and safety regulations.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.
• Following all Company Safety policies, as well as all GMP regulations and all lock-out/tag-out requirements according to OSHA requirements.
• Ensuring execution of the work as defined above.
• Reporting unsafe working conditions to the Department Supervisor.
• Working in accordance with the applicable procedures, work instructions, and safety regulations.
• Knowing all emergency stop points and safety guards that exist on the line.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus: eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,500.00
• Competitive compensation package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & ADD, STD, LTD, 401K, FSA, and Paid Time Off
• Ongoing opportunities for development and career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed