Tape Machine Operator - 1st shift

Alpha Baking Co., Inc. • Wyoming, MI

5d

About The Position

The Tape Machine Operator sets up and operates the tape machine to support production. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some Saturdays possible. The operator reads and understands the production schedule, communicates with the Box Erector, enters basic computer information, applies labels when required, completes skid tag information, maintains a clean work area, and identifies potential machine problems. The operator must follow plant and corporate safety and food safety policies and promptly report safety incidents and food safety concerns to a supervisor or management.

The position requires repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds, pushing or pulling approximately 200 pounds, and standing for most of the shift. Tasks may involve standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting, and work may take place in high ambient temperatures. The ability to read and write English is required. A high school diploma or GED is required; six months of food manufacturing experience is preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to push or pull approximately 200 pounds.
• Ability to stand for the majority of the shift.
• Ability to work in high ambient temperatures.
• Ability to perform tasks involving standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, and twisting.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of food manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand the production schedule.
• Communicate with the Box Erector.
• Enter basic computer information.
• Apply labels to boxes when required.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Set up the tape machine in a timely manner.
• Complete skid tag information.
• Recognize potential machine problems.
• Follow plant and corporate safety and food safety policies and procedures.
• Report safety incidents to a supervisor or management immediately.
• Report food safety concerns to a supervisor or management immediately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED