Production Machine Operator II - 1st shift 6AM-4:30PM

Richelieu Foods•Beaver Dam, WI

4d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Machine Operator II independently operates assigned production equipment in accordance with established safety, quality, food safety, and production standards. Equipment may include cartoners, case packers, scales, cheese machines, wrapping equipment, and other complex production machinery. The role performs equipment setup, operation, monitoring, troubleshooting, documentation, and sanitation activities while maintaining production efficiency and product quality. It also trains Machine Operators and supports continuous improvement initiatives. The position is based entirely onsite in a refrigerated food manufacturing environment in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. The operator regularly works around moving machinery and may encounter cold, wet, humid, or hot conditions, noise, and cleaning and sanitation chemicals. The stated starting hourly rate is $18.50, with possible overtime pay.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One to three years of experience operating production machinery.
Previous experience in a food manufacturing or food packaging environment.
Experience operating multiple pieces of production equipment, including complex production machinery.
Experience performing equipment changeovers and routine troubleshooting.
Experience training or mentoring production employees.
Experience participating in continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written work instructions.
Ability to read, understand, and accurately complete production, quality, food safety, and GMP documentation written in English.
Ability to troubleshoot routine equipment and process issues and perform minor equipment adjustments.
Ability to train Machine Operators according to established training procedures.
Attention to detail and ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
Basic math skills sufficient to perform production calculations and accurately complete production records.
Ability to follow established safety, food safety, GMP, and company operating procedures.
Ability to work extra time as required to meet business needs.
Ability to perform the described physical duties, including regularly lifting or moving up to 10 pounds, frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting or moving more than 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Independently operate assigned production equipment, including complex machinery, according to production schedules, operating procedures, and quality standards.
Follow company safety policies, food safety requirements, GMPs, SOPs, and quality standards, and promptly report unsafe conditions or food safety concerns to the Production Leadership Team.
Perform product inspections and routine process adjustments to maintain product quality and compliance.
Perform routine equipment and minor mechanical adjustments within established procedures.
Troubleshoot routine equipment and process issues, initiate diagnosis of equipment failures, and communicate findings to the Production Leadership Team and Maintenance as appropriate.
Maintain process control paperwork and accurately document production activities, including downtime, in company production systems.
Inspect equipment for sanitation compliance before operation and report deficiencies or concerns.
Identify operational issues and recommend solutions to improve safety, quality, equipment performance, or production efficiency.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and properly wear and use required PPE.
Perform equipment setup, changeovers, and breakdown activities according to established procedures.
Start, stop, reset, and troubleshoot production equipment to minimize downtime, escalating unresolved issues promptly.
Train Machine Operators according to established training requirements.
Coordinate line staffing by reassigning employees as needed to maintain coverage during breaks, absences, and other operational needs.
Provide cross-functional support and coverage for Machine Operator I and Machine Operator II positions as required.
Perform other duties as assigned to support production operations.