Senior Machine Operator, FL

Pero Family Farms Careers•Delray Beach, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Machine Operator operates and troubleshoots high-speed production machines, performs preventive maintenance and repairs as directed, cleans equipment, trains associates, and provides coverage when staffing requires it. The role is responsible for ensuring the quality of bags produced by machine operators and promoting continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks, reducing downtime, and optimizing production quality, efficiency, and yield. The position maintains and develops preventive-maintenance schedules for scales and baggers; works with the Production Manager to schedule maintenance; performs machine tasks such as changing blades and greasing equipment; and keeps consumable parts, tools, and supplies available. The operator also supports root-cause analysis, waste reduction, changeover improvements, operator training, standard operating procedures, and Total Productive Maintenance initiatives. This is a full-time, onsite position in a food production and manufacturing environment in Delray Beach, Florida. Work may involve high-speed machinery, sharp blades, cleaning chemicals, produce fumes, wet and cold rooms, hand tools, electrical parts, and overtime as business needs dictate. The role includes frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing 5 to 50 pounds, frequent use of hands, and frequent sitting, standing, and walking.

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 that provides 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 to identify process inefficiencies and contribute to problem-solving and improvement initiatives.
Willingness to take 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.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) concepts.

Responsibilities

Operate high-speed production machines and ensure the quality of bags produced by machine operators.
Maintain equipment preventive maintenance for scales and baggers, develop PM schedules, and coordinate required maintenance with the Production Manager.
Maintain on-hand inventory of consumable parts, sensors, wear parts, and tools for operators.
Perform bench-work rebuilds on jaw assemblies, horizontal and vertical seal assemblies, and roller bearings.
Troubleshoot and make small repairs to scales and baggers when production lines are down.
Change blades, grease machines, and comply with critical machine settings.
Handle and store blades properly.
Troubleshoot equipment failures and participate in root-cause analysis to implement corrective actions and prevent recurring downtime.
Monitor and minimize material waste, including film and product scrap, and identify opportunities to improve changeover and setup times.
Train and develop operators, support learning opportunities, and standardize operating procedures across shifts.
Provide feedback to leadership when an associate has reached their learning ability.
Participate in Total Productive Maintenance initiatives and recommend mechanical or procedural improvements to increase line efficiency and OEE.
Clean machines and provide staffing coverage as needed.
Follow safety policies and procedures, particularly lockout/tagout, as well as attendance and other company policies.