Production Machine Operator I &II
About The Position
This is a full-time position with hours of work on the 1st and 2nd shifts. The role involves performing diversified duties to ensure the efficient operation of production packaging equipment. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment during production runs, performing machine set-ups and changeovers while adhering to food safety and quality standards, and making timely mechanical adjustments to prevent downtime and product waste. The operator will diagnose and repair minor issues, or collaborate with mechanics for repairs, and complete production and quality control paperwork with attention to detail. Proficiency in basic math, computer operation (including HMI), and effective communication with staff at all levels is required. The position also requires active participation in safety meetings and adherence to GMPs and other company quality and food safety programs. The operator must be able to efficiently operate two packaging machines with minimal supervision and perform all production jobs.
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
- Mechanical aptitude
- Communication skills
- Mathematical aptitude
- Results-driven
- Initiative
- Ability to operate a variety of hand tools, computer, mouse, and HMIs
- Ability to talk and hear
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, twist, feel, finger, crouch, crawl and climb during the entirety of shift
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move items over 50 lbs
- Close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus with or without corrective lenses
- Ability to work with tools that vibrate
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 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
- 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
