Packaging Machine Operator (2nd Shift)

Kettle Cuisine•Everett, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position operates machines within an assigned area, which includes troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, quality control, and waste control. The role also involves performing chemical cleaning, escalating issues to the appropriate personnel, and supporting documentation like Gemba boards, changeover checklists, 5S, centerlines, and CIL tracking. Additionally, the operator supports new initiatives by providing feedback, writing procedures, training others, and adopting new tasks and documentation. The position is accountable for maintaining assigned tools and performing other duties as assigned. The role works with little supervision, but work is reviewed. It exercises discretion within areas of responsibility and recommends actions and alternatives to supervisors. The position has little to no customer contact and makes an indirect contribution to revenue generation. Decisions or actions may have a moderate impact on other departments or external relationships, and errors can cause moderate interruptions and delays.

Requirements

Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Extensive standing.
Ability to use vision/hearing.
Ability to talk.
Ability to perform repetitive motion (hands/wrists).
Ability to climb and balance.
Moderate concentration required for moderately complex tasks.
Occasional visual effort required for periods of time.
Availability and flexibility to work different shifts and days, sometimes for weeks at a time.
May need to work weekends or overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Less than 25% travel is required for this position. Travel would be to other sites via airplane.

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.