Production Operator - 12 Hour Day Shift

Perfetti Van Melle • Erlanger, KY

127d • $20

About The Position

Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We're currently seeking passionate and enthusiastic Production Operators to join our growing team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Previous manufacturing/warehouse/distribution experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work overtime hours, above your normal schedule, to meet customer's demands.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem analysis skills.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally push/pull 350-pound carts with wheels.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between facilities preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Flexibility in learning and working in other job functions to ensure a competent, trained workforce.

Responsibilities

• Perform all functions associated with the start-up, shutdown, lockout, sanitation, and operation of the packaging process equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and make necessary adjustments to ensure the efficient flow of product.
• Ensure product quality within controlled parameters to minimize waste.
• Efficiently and safely operate and monitor all packaging equipment to maintain product flow from discharge of the extruder to palletize.
• Responsible for package integrity and quality checks, including metal, seals, code date, and product weight and case counts/weights.
• Monitor and maintain correct product/case weights.
• Handle scrap and waste from machine, as necessary.
• Perform data entry into the computer.
• Work in a safe and responsible manner, exercising caution to avoid accidents, prevent injury to people or damage to the equipment.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area.
• Adhere to all safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) policies and promote safe work practices.
• Notify maintenance or supervisor when line or piece of line is down and needs attention.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country.
• Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Annual well-being subsidy.
• 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options.
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement.
• Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, etc.).
• Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED