Operator - 1st Shift (Heavy Duty)

Stratas Foods • Hillside, NJ

11d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operator I will operate machines such as filling equipment, cappers, labelers, sealers, and other related equipment to meet customer order driven production schedule. To perform duties in operating, repairing, overhauling mechanical equipment. Supervise the operation of machines and equipment. This operation is to be performed keeping safety as a primary objective and following established GMP, Safety, Regulatory and Stratas Foods procedures and policies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Ability to be self-guided and motivated to operate independently
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating in a fast paced, ready to eat food facility a plus

Responsibilities

• Must follow GMP’s and safety guidelines and wear PPE and adhere to all safety rules
• Determining machine adjustments based on product specifications and material requirements
• Setting stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template
• Observing machine operation and detecting product defects and/or machine malfunctions
• Actively identifies mechanical issues which have the potential for machine breakdown and/or downtime for reporting to supervisor and reducing downtime
• Properly recording reasons for down time in CDC system
• Stopping and resetting equipment when malfunctions occur, clearing machine jams, and reporting impairments to the Production Supervisor
• Performing periodic product sample weights to ensure proper fill weight and ensuring quality and conformity of filled products against the customers standards
• Replacing and replenishing containers of product to be filled and packaging supplies such as: film, laminate, and mount rolls on spindles
• Responsible for completing documentation required for product quality assurance
• Responsible for performing change overs and minor machine maintenance and adjustments as required, and effectively communicating with maintenance personnel when maintenance requirements are more considerable
• Provide assistance to mechanics during preventative maintenance and machine service or repairs following proper Lockout/Tag out procedures

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees