Production Operator II - 7am-7pm

Comar•Buena, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator II is responsible for operating and tending machines that perform packaging functions, including assembly and downstream packaging automation. This role involves monitoring machine operations, identifying and reporting malfunctions, clearing alarms, and ensuring the quality of finished products. The position also requires maintaining a clean and safe work environment, adhering to health, safety, and quality guidelines, and performing visual and basic dimensional inspections. For SQF Certified Sites, additional responsibilities include understanding cGMPs, performing basic sanitation, identifying and reporting food safety or quality issues, and initiating actions to prevent nonconformities. The operator must also follow all company policies, including GMPs, safety policies, HACCP, and SQF standards, and adhere to food fraud/food defense policies.

Requirements

High School or Vo-Tech School graduate
Ability to log in to DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) and enter production data and complete production forms (batch record).
Ability to read, understand and follow documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedures.
Apply basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or visual/diagram form.
Self-motivated, conscientious, with a results-oriented mindset.
Good organizational and communication skills to work independently and also in a team environment.
Ability to use measuring devices such as Comparator, Dial indicator, Go/No Go gauges.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and demands.
Strong technical aptitude, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills to trouble shoot and solve problems.
Sound judgment - ability to work efficiently with many competing demands.
Ability to communicate their job-related functions with other employees, customers and auditors as needed.
Effectively communicate with supervisor.
The ability to read, write, and comprehend information provided.
Stand for most of the work shift.
Use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, crouch, bend, twist, and only occasionally sit.
Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Heavier amounts can be moved with assistance of equipment.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years prior experience as a production operator.
Additional education in related vo-tech, operations or manufacturing field.
Prior experience in ISO 9001 and/or ISO13485 manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of and/or previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus!

Responsibilities

Operates and tends machines that perform packaging functions, both assembly and downstream packaging automation equipment.
Starts machines and observes operation to detect malfunctions.
Stops machines and reports malfunctions to process technician or supervisor.
Clears alarms, runner jams, sensors, and leak detectors.
Stages packaging material or WIP components.
Ensures quality of finished product, stamps and packs on assembly and downstream packaging automation equipment.
Performs visual and basic dimensional inspections to determine overall acceptability and quality of ware.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
Adheres to and communicates all plant Health, Safety, and Quality guidelines and GMP.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Understands cGMPs and Good Hygiene Personnel Practices.
Notifies SQF Practitioner and/or Supervisor of any repairs or adjustments required.
Performs Basic Sanitation Functions.
Performs all duties necessary to meet Company, and/or Regulatory Requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company, HACCP, and SQF.
Notifies SQF Practitioner/Quality Manager or any other Management personnel of ANY Food Safety or Quality issues.
Identifies problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the raw material, processes, quality system, or safety system, by performing Production/Quality Checks as assigned.
Initiates action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Executes and follows the HOLD SOP.
Controls further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
Follows all Food Fraud/Food Defense Policies while on company property.
Maintains a clean and safe work area and reports any unsafe conditions to supervisor.
Wears company-issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as uniforms, gloves, and hairnets.