Production Operator II - 7:00am-3:30pm

Comar•Vineland, NJ

4d•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 equipment. This role involves monitoring machine operations, identifying and reporting malfunctions, clearing alarms and jams, and ensuring the quality of finished products. The position also requires performing visual and basic dimensional inspections, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and adhering to all plant health, safety, and quality guidelines, including GMP. For SQF Certified Sites, additional responsibilities include understanding cGMPs, performing basic sanitation, and identifying and addressing any food safety or quality issues.

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.
Ability to 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.
Basic understanding of the cGMPs and Good Hygiene Personnel Practices (for SQF Certified Sites)
Notify SQF Practitioner and/or Supervisor of any repairs or adjustments that are required. (for SQF Certified Sites)
Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, and or Regulatory Requirements / standards as prioritized by the Company, HACCP, and SQF. (for SQF Certified Sites)
Notify SQF Practitioner/Quality Manager or any other Management personnel of ANY Food Safety or Quality issues. (for SQF Certified Sites)
Thorough understanding of all Company policies, including GMP’s and safety policies, HACCP & SQF. (for SQF Certified Sites)

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, including 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, and sensors.
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 plant Health, Safety, and Quality guidelines and GMP.
Performs basic sanitation functions.
Identifies problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of raw material, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Initiates action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
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.
Wears company-issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as uniforms, gloves, hairnets.