Packaging Machine Operator (3rd Shift)

KETTLE CUISINE LLC•Everett, WA

5d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Machine Operator is responsible for operating machines within their assigned area, which includes troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, quality control, and waste control. This role also involves performing chemical cleaning, escalating issues to leads, and supporting documentation like Gemba boards and changeover checklists. The operator will also support new initiatives by providing feedback, writing procedures, and training others. They are accountable for maintaining their assigned tools and performing other duties as assigned. This position works with little supervision, but their work is reviewed, and they exercise discretion within their areas of responsibility. They recommend actions and alternatives to their supervisor and have minimal contact with customers, contributing indirectly to revenue generation. Decisions made in this role can have a moderate impact on other departments or external relationships, and errors may cause moderate interruptions.

Requirements

Work requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Extensive standing
Vision/hearing
Talking
Repetitive motion (hands/wrists)
Climb and balance
Work performed by this position requires moderate concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks.
Work occasionally requires some degree of visual effort for periods of time.
Less than 25% travel is required for this position. Travel would be to other sites via airplane
Corporate Trainer must have availability and flexibility to work different shifts and days, sometimes for weeks at a time, to provide support and training to all of our employees. May need to work weekends or overtime as required.

Responsibilities

Operates machines within assigned area, including troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, quality control, and waste control.
Performs chemical cleaning within assigned area, both on daily turnaround and unplanned intervals.
Escalates acute and chronic machine and organizational issues to Line Specialist and/or Lead as required.
Supports existing line operation documentation, such as Gemba boards, changeover checklists, 5S, centerlines, and CIL tracking, by completing the required tasks and documentation at the required intervals.
Supports new initiatives when required by providing feedback, writing and training others on procedures, and adopting new tasks and documentation.
Accountable for keeping and maintaining assigned tools.
Performs all other duties as assigned.