PRODUCTION OPERATOR I - 1ST SHIFT (391 PACKAGING)

Now Foods•Bloomingdale, IL

69d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for operating and performing changeovers on production lines and equipment to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals. The operator will prepare and clean the work area, ensure material availability, operate equipment with troubleshooting and adjustments, and conduct quality checks. Responsibilities also include completing required paperwork, reducing downtime, performing scheduled maintenance, diagnosing minor machine issues, submitting daily reports, and identifying areas for improvement. The operator will participate in continuous improvement initiatives and comply with all safety and procedural requirements. Specific duties vary between the Packaging and Processing areas, including inspecting finished products, assisting coworkers, weighing and mixing ingredients, operating various processing equipment, and maintaining accurate records.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six (6) months of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification as a Machine Operator in one (1) to three (3) Packaging and/or Processing areas (any combination).
Proven ability through certification to operate various Packaging and Processing equipment according to set standards.
Ability to set up, run and adjust machines.
Ability to conduct timely quality checks.
Ability to perform minor machine maintenance.
Ability to accurately complete paperwork.
Ability to perform sanitation and changeover of equipment.
Solid knowledge of machine capabilities and manufacturing process.
Ability to troubleshoot.
Demonstrated ability to consistently meet quality, safety and efficiency goals.
Good problem-solving skills required.
Good time management skills; ability to prioritize and calmly handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency.
Flexibility to change tasks frequently and work in different work centers as business needs require.
Strong teamwork skills; ability to work and communicate effectively with others.
Strong attention to detail skills.
Demonstrated high quality of work.
Consistently follows all company policies and procedures, including all safety policies and procedures.
Ability to work in Packaging and Processing at both the 391 and 395 manufacturing facilities in Bloomingdale.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals (S.O.P.).
Ability to accurately complete sanitation/production paperwork.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals to understand weights and measures and to use digital and balancing scales.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Basic understanding of mechanical principles.
Ability to operate hand operated electronic lifting equipment (Interthor).
Basic computer and data entry skills required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends to support the business.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating blending/processing and/or packaging machines/equipment preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food or pharmaceuticals, preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates and performs changeovers on lines/equipment within required timelines and meets safety, quality, and efficiency goals.
Follows work instructions, standards, and SOPs for equipment set up and changeover, identifying and resolving issues.
Prepares and cleans work area at the beginning and end of shifts or production runs.
Cleans and sanitizes food contact surfaces between product changes.
Ensures availability of required materials and supplies using appropriate equipment.
Operates equipment, including troubleshooting and making adjustments.
Cleans and assembles equipment according to standard operating procedures.
Conducts quality checks at regular intervals, inspecting ingredients and finished product.
Completes required paperwork, written and electronic reports truthfully and legibly.
Reduces downtime by performing tasks promptly, safely, and efficiently.
Performs operator scheduled maintenance checklist.
Diagnoses and performs minor machine maintenance and adjustments, working closely with maintenance when escalation is needed.
Submits daily report of duties performed and production quantities produced.
Identifies and submits suggestions to improve efficiencies, quality, and safety.
Actively participates in root cause analysis and other plant continuous improvement initiatives.
Recommends and assists with implementing continuous improvement ideas.
Complies with safety requirements, GMP requirements, and SOPs/WI's for work area.
Assists coworkers set up machine and stacks, marks, packs, and transports finished product (Packaging Area).
Examines product for identity and any impurities (Processing Area).
Weighs out ingredients and mixes ingredients using appropriate methods and equipment (Processing Area).
Follows batch instructions on BPR or deviation to meet desired specification using various equipment (Processing Area).
Records all item and lot number information on production ticket and updates mix tickets and log book (Processing Area).
Enters all information into computer system for tracking and accountability (Processing Area).
Lifts and places raw materials into appropriate tote or tank equipment or mixers (Processing Area).
Properly labels bulk containers, mixes, etc. (Processing Area).
Keeps Quality Control and Research & Development departments informed (Processing Area).
Supports a culture of safe production and exhibits safe work practices.
Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in safety activities.
Effectively provides and accepts constructive peer-to-peer feedback on safety performance.
Adheres to policies, procedures, SOP’s, safe work practices, and safety policies and procedures.
Reports ALL workplace incidents to supervisor immediately.
Communicates concerns to supervisor, reports hazards, and provides input on prevention.
Properly uses, wears, and stores Personal Protective Equipment when required.
Participates on safety teams and/or completes safety-related activities as part of regular job responsibilities.