Senior Machine Operator, FL
About The Position
The Senior Machine Operator operates and maintains high-speed production machinery, including scales and baggers, and is responsible for troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and machine cleaning. The role supports production by ensuring the quality of bags produced, training operators, maintaining tools and consumable parts, and providing coverage when staffing requires it. The operator works with production leadership to plan maintenance and training, while promoting continuous improvement through reduced downtime, waste, and changeover times and improved production quality, efficiency, yield, and OEE. This is a full-time, onsite, non-exempt position in a food production and manufacturing environment in Delray Beach, Florida. The role requires following company and safety policies, including lockout/tagout, and working overtime as business needs dictate.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience with a vertical form fill bagging machine.
- 1–3 years of general work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Ability to operate manufacturing equipment.
- Understanding of the English language.
- Basic math skills and reading comprehension.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Ability and willingness to complete third-party training as needed to improve skill level.
- Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate.
- Ability to follow safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Prior production or manufacturing machine operation experience.
- Previous experience in a high-speed industrial environment.
- Knowledge of industrial technology.
- Demonstrated ability to identify process inefficiencies and contribute to problem-solving and improvement initiatives.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) concepts.
Responsibilities
- Operate high-speed production machines, including scales and baggers.
- Maintain equipment through preventive maintenance, including developing a PM schedule and coordinating required maintenance with the Production Manager.
- Perform bench-work rebuilds on jaw assemblies, horizontal and vertical seal assemblies, and roller bearings.
- Troubleshoot equipment failures and make small repairs to scales and baggers when a line is down.
- Change blades, grease machines, follow critical machine settings, and handle and store blades properly.
- Maintain on-hand inventory of consumable parts, sensors, and wear parts.
- Maintain company-provided hand tools and tools for operators.
- Clean machines and ensure the quality of bags produced by machine operators.
- Train operators, support their development, standardize operating procedures, and coordinate learning opportunities with production leadership.
- Provide feedback to leadership when an associate has reached their learning ability.
- Provide coverage when staffing is an issue.
- Participate in root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to help prevent recurring downtime.
- Monitor and minimize material waste, including film and product scrap, and identify ways to optimize changeovers and setup times.
- Participate in Total Productive Maintenance initiatives and recommend mechanical or procedural improvements to increase line efficiency and OEE.
- Follow safety policies and procedures, particularly lockout/tagout, as well as attendance and other company policies.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
