Production Machine Operator III - L1 - First Shift

Richelieu Foods•Beaver Dam, WI

12d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating machinery and supplying the line with products per customer specifications. The role requires ensuring all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality and safety, and following appropriate food safety requirements for an accident-free workplace. The operator will verify conformance to customer specifications, including proper application of ingredients/materials, and ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed. Responsibilities include operating other bakery-related equipment, making necessary adjustments for efficient production, accurately recording downtime, and monitoring equipment to prevent jams. The role also involves maintaining process control paperwork, ensuring machinery is sanitary, and recommending improvements for equipment performance and product quality. Adherence to company policies, GMPs, and performing housekeeping are essential. The operator must use required PPE, follow verbal instructions from the Shift Supervisor, be detail-oriented, and work collaboratively. Notifying management of any Food/People Safety or Food Quality concerns is crucial. The position also includes setting up and breaking down machinery and accomplishing assigned tasks.

Requirements

High school, GED, or equivalent.
One to three months of food manufacturing or packaging experience.
Must be reliable and punctual.
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 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 start and stop divider as needed.
Must be able to wear hearing protection.

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.
Verify conformance to customer specifications, including proper application of ingredients/materials.
Ensures that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are followed.
Operates other bakery-related equipment such as proofer, divider, and conveyors, etc.
Responsible for making any adjustments needed to run production efficiently.
Responsible for accurately recording any downtime of the line.
Responsible for monitoring the rounder to ensure no jam ups.
Maintain process control paperwork.
Ensures that 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.
Sets up and breaks down machinery.
Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.