SNM Machine Operator - Booneville, MS

Marathon Cheese • Booneville, MS

66d • $25

About The Position

Join our team where your dedication and passion will be appreciated. Since our start in 1952, Marathon Cheese has been a leader in the Cheese Packaging Industry. Our Booneville Plant opened in 1962 and has been steady growing strong in the community. We are currently seeking SNM Machine Operators for 2nd & 3rd Shifts. Starting pay rate for $25+ per hour. Shift differential is an additional $1.00 per hour for 2nd Shift and $1.50 per hour for 3rd Shift. COME WORK WHERE YOU ARE FAMILY.

Requirements

• Must be mechanically inclined and able to satisfactorily complete pre-employment assessments to meet minimum requirements for the position.
• Must be able to give and accept constructive criticism.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Must be proficient in math and problem solving abilities.
• Needs to be able to work with and understand computers and HMIs.
• Must be a self-starter, easily motivated, and require limited supervision.
• Willing to assist in training for the position when needed.
• Required to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally.
• Must be dependable and have a certain degree of flexibility to work overtime, different shifts and Saturdays when needed.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Education beyond High School a plus.
• Forklift experience is desirable.
• Prior manufacturing and/or packaging experience would also be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the pre-operational inspection.
• Adjust heat settings and enter operating parameters.
• Enter correct code dates and required identity data.
• Secure packaging materials, verify against the production schedule and position on the machine.
• Conduct all the required Quality Checks and product safety checks at regular intervals throughout the shift.
• Conduct repairs, replacements, lubrication and preventative measures as required.
• Maintaining equipment and making necessary machine adjustments to meet product quality standards.
• Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF and established safety rules and regulations.
• Maintaining accurate production records.
• Give direction and leadership to all line personnel in a professional manner.
• Maintain downtime tracking document including corrective actions, root and repetitive causes.
• Possess full knowledge of cheese varieties to be shredded and cubed.
• Be familiar with physical characteristics of the cheese and the effects on machinability.
• Understand age and make-plant requirements.
• Use cutting, cubing and shredding equipment setup for correct sizing.
• Inspect powder application equipment setup and perform calibration/documentation.
• Assemble and align guides, chutes and shrouding on the wrapper and scaling system.
• Ensure the scaling operation is fully functional.
• Understand and utilize box erecting, case sealing, and labeling equipment.
• Perform cleaning/sanitation of the work area and equipment as needed.
• Willing to assist in training for the position when needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Supervision.

Benefits

• Starting pay rate of $25+ per hour.
• Shift differential of an additional $1.00 per hour for 2nd Shift and $1.50 per hour for 3rd Shift.
• Overtime compensation at the rate of time and one half for work performed in excess of 8 hours in any work day or 40 hours in any work week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees