Operator - Form & Fill Bags (3rd Shift)

GEORGIA NUT COMPANY•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Operators will observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards. They will adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure according to the size or processing angle of the product. Responsibilities include removing finished packaged items from the machine, separating rejected items, and stopping or resetting machines when malfunctions occur. Operators must clear machine jams and report malfunctions to a supervisor. The role involves working effectively and efficiently with teammates to package products, monitoring packaging machines to identify and correct malfunctions, and regulating machine flow, speed, or temperature. The operator is also responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area, performing metal detector verification, completing necessary paperwork (downtime, machine log, batch orders), assisting with team directing during changeovers and cleaning, and reporting safety matters. All job functions must adhere to General Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), and the operator should understand and use production standards and specifications. Accurate documentation, collaboration with maintenance for troubleshooting, verifying product quality, and performing minor machine adjustments or repairs are also key aspects of the role.

Requirements

Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education.
Associate shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
Basic math skills.
Communication skills.
Computer skills.
Problem solving skills.
Ability to communicate in English and work in a fast paced environment.
Must have mechanical skills to troubleshoot and or make adjustments as necessary to ensure a quality product.
The ability to stand on a concrete floor for long period of time.
Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
Associate must work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes completing deadlines.
Work area is to be KEPT CLEAN at all times.
Good attendance is a condition of employment.
Required to work weekends during peak season.
Required to work mandatory overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
Adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product.
Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items.
Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
Work effectively and efficiently with teammate to package products to the best of their capability.
Monitors a packaging machine during the packaging process in order to identify and correct malfunctions.
Adjust machine components and machine film tension and pressure according to size or processing former of product.
Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.
Ability to work with a variety of equipment, while keeping area clean, organized and free of clutter.
Perform metal detector verification to ensure product is free of metal.
Complete paperwork which includes downtime, machine log, and batch Orders.
Assist with team directing during change over and/or cleaning.
Report any safety matters or malfunctions to the line lead person, or Supervisor.
Perform all job functions within required General Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
Understand and use production standards, specifications and advise when producing inefficiently.
Keep accurate and legible documentation.
Work with maintenance to help trouble shooting of machine problems.
Verify that product meets quality standards, while counting and recording finished and rejected packaged items.
Clean, oil, and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment, such as opening valves or setting guides.