Process Operator

'' • Rice Lake, WI

1d • $26 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.
McCain machine operators will operate all related production equipment safely and efficiently to produce a quality product. This role will require a working schedule on the 3rd shift 11 pm - 7 am, Sunday through Thursday.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus six months to one-year related experience or training.
• Proficiency in team building; excellent communication/interpersonal skills to motivate, encourage, train, direct, and coach employees.
• Must be able to enter data into a computer.
• Must be able to comprehend, read, write, and communicate in Basic English and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operators sets up lines to meet the requirements of product specifications.
• Observes operation of equipment and performs necessary adjustments to ensure product specifications are met.
• Controls line flows and blend rates as specified by product specification.
• Monitors product transfer points of equipment and adjusts accordingly to reduce waste.
• Communicates any changes in product flow, equipment malfunctions, or deviation from specifications to the Production Supervisor.
• Assists in the development of training programs and training of both production line workers and laborers.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and perform necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.
• Review SPC test results to understand when and if to make adjustments to keep the process in control.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve goals.
• Completes end-of-shift reports with all required information at the end of the shift.
• Evaluate line worker performance and communicate observations to supervisor, including areas for improvement.
• Report any changes in product flow, equipment malfunctions, deviations, or safety hazards to the production supervisor or mechanic.
• Monitors and encourages personnel to ensure good manufacturing practices.
• Provides fellow operators with verbal/written information concerning production efficiencies and product quality.
• Performs light maintenance of production/process equipment.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists employees in solving work problems.
• Updates information on SACD Boards and Hour-by-Hour Boards.
• Strictly adheres to all company and plant policies concerning safety, performing proper Lock-Out and tag-out procedures, using proper lifting techniques, wearing effectively all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, proper walking/stepping, and all other safety procedures related to your duties.
• Adheres to all company and plant policies related to GMPs, any work rules and procedures.
• Performs activities of production laborers as needed.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential for meeting the performance expectations of the position.

Benefits

• health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
• retirement savings benefits
• leave support, including medical, family and bereavement
• Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees