Operator 1st Shift (Cream Room)
About The Position
Palmer Candy is hiring an Operator for its Bluff St facility in the Cream Room. The Operator runs production machines safely and efficiently, oversees the production line and packaging of confectionery products, and helps ensure products meet company specifications for quality, safety, security, and sanitation. The role requires regular and timely attendance and proficient verbal and written English skills to communicate with internal teams and understand relevant manuals, equipment instructions, and other documents. The job description notes that duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. The first-shift schedule is Monday through Friday. Monday through Thursday hours are 5:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Friday shifts vary from 6 to 10 hours. Saturday work may be scheduled due to business needs, and plant management will notify team members of schedule changes outside the listed times.
Requirements
- Proficient verbal English communication to engage effectively with internal teams.
- Proficient in reading and understanding English-language manuals, equipment instructions, and other documents relevant to the role.
- Regular and timely attendance.
- Great attention to detail.
- Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, and simple multiplication and division.
- Ability to lift 5–36 pounds frequently and occasionally team-lift up to 72 pounds.
- Ability to stand and work on a concrete floor for 8 to 10 hours per day.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive motion.
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience in a manufacturing environment.
- SAP experience.
Responsibilities
- Operate all machines safely and efficiently.
- Oversee production and packaging of confectionery products to ensure they meet company specifications and are handled safely, securely, and sanitarily.
- Make cases for product whenever possible.
- Regularly check product and bags for quality.
- Move full loads to the warehouse using a hand jack or power jack.
- Count finished products.
- Assist and work alongside others on the line when needed.
- Keep the work area and machine clean and clear.
- Troubleshoot, solve, and fix minor machine problems as they arise.
- Train other employees as needed.
- Immediately notify the Supervisor of machine, product-quality, or film problems.
- Perform other duties assigned or required by the supervisor or management team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
