Operator I -3rd Shift

CREATIVE WERKS LLC•Bartlett, IL

About The Position

The Operator I is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining machinery used in the production process. This role ensures equipment runs efficiently, materials are loaded correctly, and finished products meet quality standards. Operators perform routine inspections, troubleshoot issues, follow safety protocols, and maintain accurate production records.

Requirements

0-2 years Operator experience
Average math skills and proven ability to perform tasks
Ability to read and interpret company documents
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels
Mechanical or machine operation experience
Attend all food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness)
Participate in company GMP walks
Enforce company rules regarding food safety and monitoring
Active position that requires standing, walking, reaching, and bending
Able to operate industrial equipment and company specific equipment.
Associate must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and

Responsibilities

Operate at least one type of primary packaging capability; including handling, forming, sealing, weighing, and discharge systems of finished packaged goods
Select and verify recipe selection for primary packaging equipment and PPCs, and adjust scales to maintain target weights if applicable
Maintain approved centerline settings and restore them after downtime or change overs
Maintain adherence to manufacturing instructions (MI) per item
Create finished good lot codes both manually and systematically on a daily basis
Perform autonomous maintenance (AM) per line form and frequency
Conduct startup and shut down procedures safely and per SOP
Perform 1st pass troubleshooting of common issues, such as film tracking, seal defects, and weight variations
Escalate issues using the help chain and participate in DMS 1 Communications
Maintain all equipment to ensure efficient running
Report any machine deficiencies to Maintenance as needed
Supply all materials to each employee at the line when required to do so
Complete required quality checks, inspections, and documentation
Maintain 5S standards and equipment cleanliness
Assign duties to employees at the line as needed
Enforce company rules regarding safety, discipline, cooperation and teamwork
Attend selected meetings
Perform other duties as assigned by Management