Operator 1 - 3rd Shift

Florida Crystals / ASR Group•Buffalo, NY

2d•$19

About The Position

The Operator is responsible for tending a machine that performs one or more packaging functions such as filling, marking, labeling, banding, tying, packing, or wrapping containers by performing the following duties. This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

Requirements

Food manufacturing experience preferred
1-3 years’ experience in manufacturing or similar industry preferred
Prior experience troubleshooting equipment
Prior experience operating a forklift preferred
Must be able to continuously lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
Must possess great attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced industrial environment
Must be able to understand verbal and written English
Results focused and detailed oriented
Ability to work well with others
Flexibility to perform other duties when necessary

Responsibilities

Responsible for machine start up and observation of possible malfunctions
Reports malfunctions to supervisor and makes minor adjustments or repairs (i.e. opening valves)
Feeds product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices; performs all necessary actions to operate machine; unloads finished good.
Performs quality control by inspecting filled containers to ensure product is packed to spec. and checking labels/stencils for correct lot number or shipping destination
Completes all necessary paperwork
Replenishes packaging supplies as necessary
Open to cross-functional training in all areas of operation
Work effectively and ensure that food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality are maintained.
Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials, to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate action.
All other duties as assigned