Production Machine Operator II - 1st shift (Line 1)

Richelieu Foods•Beaver Dam, WI

1d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator II (Line 2 - 2nd Shift) is responsible for operating and maintaining multiple machines or more technically advanced machinery on or to the production line to ensure products are manufactured per customer specifications. This role is ideal for someone that has prior experience operating production equipment and is ready to take on greater responsibility within the manufacturing process. This position is located at our Beaver Dam, WI manufacturing facility.

Requirements

High school, GED, or equivalent.
18 months of food manufacturing or packaging experience.
Must be reliable and punctual.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work overtime when scheduled.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of diverse individuals within the plant.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to write and read standard information to fill out company documents.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure including but not limited to pounds, ounces, and grams, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and temperatures.
Ability to manage and operate multiple lines.
Implement and adhere to necessary safety precautions.

Responsibilities

Ensure that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality and safety and follow the appropriate food safety requirements for an accident-free workplace.
Setup machinery on production lines that maintains conformance to customer specifications, including proper application of ingredients/materials.
Breaking down machinery at end of shift if applicable to the production needs
Ensure that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are followed.
Responsible for making any adjustments needed to run production efficiently.
Accurately record any downtime of the line.
Ensure machinery is maintained in a sanitary condition.
Recommends measures to improve methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Follows company policies, and GMP’s in addition to performing housekeeping in the area.
Responsible for the use of required PPE as per assigned duties.
Must be able to follow verbal instructions from the Shift Supervisor.
Must be detail-oriented and be able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Notify management of any Food/People Safety or Food Quality concerns.
Use handheld/iPad for recording consumption of materials
Accomplish all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.
Able to troubleshoot machinery in a timely manner and notify the line supervisor of the troubleshooting process that was performed in order to resolve issue.
As needed, provide coverage for Machine Operator I &II’s during breaks, time off or absences.