Production Machine Operator I &II
About The Position
Perform diversified duties to ensure efficient operation of production packaging equipment. Provide emergency troubleshooting of production equipment during production runs while working in tandem with Production Maintenance Mechanics and Production Managers to maintain efficiency. Perform machine set ups and changeovers while maintaining full compliance with food safety and quality standards. Ensure effective mechanical adjustments are made in a timely manner to avoid downtime and product waste. Diagnose minor issues, repair or work with mechanics to help repair equipment, test and make necessary adjustments. Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and material handling equipment in performing duties. Complete production and quality control paperwork with acute attention to detail. Must be somewhat efficient in using a calculator or have a general knowledge of mathematics. Effective operation of computer, keyboard, mouse, and HMI. Effectively communicate with members of staff at all levels in a professional manner. Actively participate in company safety meetings and be a proponent of employee safety. Follow all GMPs and all other company quality and food safety programs as they relate to the production department. Must be able to operate two packaging machines efficiently with minimal supervision. Must be able to operate all production jobs somewhat efficiently. All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Completion of at least 2 years in an industrial production role
- At least 2 years' experience in a machine operator role
- Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
- Must be able to operate a variety of hand tools, computer, mouse, and HMIs
- Must be somewhat efficient in using a calculator or have a general knowledge of mathematics
Nice To Haves
- Food manufacturing and packaging equipment (form-fill-seal) both vertical and horizontal heat seal experience preferred and highly desired
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus, but not essential
Responsibilities
- Perform diversified duties to ensure efficient operation of production packaging equipment
- Provide emergency troubleshooting of production equipment during production runs while working in tandem with Production Maintenance Mechanics and Production Managers to maintain efficiency
- Perform machine set ups and changeovers while maintaining full compliance with food safety and quality standards
- Ensure effective mechanical adjustments are made in a timely manner to avoid downtime and product waste
- Diagnose minor issues, repair or work with mechanics to help repair equipment, test and make necessary adjustments
- Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and material handling equipment in performing duties
- Complete production and quality control paperwork with acute attention to detail
- Operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and HMI
- Communicate with members of staff at all levels in a professional manner
- Actively participate in company safety meetings and be a proponent of employee safety
- Follow all GMPs and all other company quality and food safety programs as they relate to the production department
- Operate two packaging machines efficiently with minimal supervision
- Operate all production jobs somewhat efficiently
- Perform all other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
