Production Operator 12-Hour Night Shift

Perfetti Van Melle•Erlanger, KY

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Perfetti Van Melle, a global leader in confectionery and chewing gum manufacturing, is seeking enthusiastic Production Operators to join their team. This role is crucial for the manufacturing process, ensuring the efficient and safe operation of packaging equipment to maintain product quality and flow. The company emphasizes a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as caring for its people through comprehensive benefits and a positive work environment.

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 demands.
Strong troubleshooting and problem analysis skills.
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Uniform, Hairnet, Beard net, and Mask when required.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
Ability to occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
Ability to talk, hear, and smell.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally push/pull 350-pound carts with wheels.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
Employee must be flexible in learning and working in other job functions to ensure a competent, trained workforce.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license and ability to travel between facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all functions associated with the start-up, shutdown, lockout, sanitation, and operation of packaging process equipment.
Troubleshoot equipment and make necessary adjustments to ensure efficient product flow.
Ensure product quality within controlled parameters to minimize waste.
Operate and monitor all packaging equipment to maintain product flow from extruder discharge to palletizing.
Perform package integrity and quality checks, including metal detection, seal integrity, code date verification, and product weight/case counts.
Monitor and maintain correct product/case weights.
Handle scrap and waste from machines as necessary.
Perform data entry into the computer.
Work in a safe and responsible manner, exercising caution to avoid accidents and prevent injury or equipment damage.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area, ensuring it is clean and organized for shift hand-offs and weekly shutdown/sanitation.
Operate floor scrubbers and other cleaning devices as required.
Adhere to all safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) policies and promote safe work practices.
Notify maintenance or supervisor when line or equipment requires attention.
Perform other duties as assigned.