PEO-Machine Operator
About The Position
The Production Equipment Operator ensures assigned machines produce quality, food-safe products at optimal cycle efficiency with minimal scrap and are maintained appropriately. The operator follows quality, safety, GMP, HACCP, SQF, and Food Safety Plan procedures, and handles responsibilities with urgency. Typically responsible for one to one-and-a-half machine lines containing four to five machines per line, the operator monitors product during fabrication, sets and adjusts machine cycles and programming, performs inspections and quality tests, and responds to product defects. The role includes light machine repairs and inspections, keeping the work area safe and clean, and moving finished goods weighing up to 50 pounds. The position is on site at the Higginsville, Missouri manufacturing plant and reports to the Shift Supervisor.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Ability to work designated shifts of 8 or more, 10 or more, or 12 or more hours.
- Ability to work weekdays, weekends, and overtime as designated.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hairnet, hearing protection, and safety glasses with side guards.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical background preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow GMP, food safety, HACCP, SQF, quality, safety, and Food Safety Plan requirements; promptly report or correct non-compliance.
- Report for scheduled shifts and attend required meetings.
- Continuously monitor product quality, stop production deviations, and ensure only quality, food-safe products enter the packing room.
- Perform assigned line checks and quality tests, including visual and manual inspection, micrometer measurements twice per 12-hour shift and after mold changes, and dunk testing.
- Alert the Shift Supervisor and Quality Assurance when product deviates from standards and requires an audit.
- Diagnose machine problems; repair and maintain assigned machines, adjust programming and cycle settings, and respond promptly to defective-product concerns.
- Maintain a safe and clean work area in compliance with GMPs.
- Perform light machine repairs and inspections using hand tools; transport components to the parts room when necessary.
- Manually move cases of finished goods weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Perform other duties assigned by WinCup leadership.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Plan
- 401(k) plan with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
