Operator 2

Baxters North America Inc • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates and/or tends specific machinery to optimize the efficiency of the production line and safety of the food produced. This role involves operating Sealing, Filling, Cartoning and/or Labeling machine(s), verifying and loading correct materials, ensuring proper routine maintenance, observing upstream and downstream processes for smooth product flow, cleaning machinery as needed, notifying supervisors of low supplies or defective materials, and adhering to safety rules, internal policies, and Food Safety regulations.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple and some complex instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and provide accurate record keeping.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to match numbers, weights and codes.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Specific machine Certification; LOTO.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• One year related work experience or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates Sealing, Filling, Cartoning and/or Labeling machine(s) under the direction of the Supervisor.
• Verifies and loads correct materials for the product being run.
• Operates equipment and ensures proper routine maintenance and supplies are provided.
• Observes upstream and downstream process, stopping and starting machinery as necessary to create smooth product flow.
• Cleans machinery as needed during production to ensure optimum efficiency.
• Notifies supervisor when supplies are low or materials are defective.
• Notifies supervisor and mechanic if machinery malfunctions.
• Adheres to established safety rules, internal policies and Food Safety regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED