Training Operator 12 Hour Night Shift

Perfetti Van Melle, USA•Erlanger, KY

15h

About The Position

Perfetti Van Melle is seeking a Training Operator to support manufacturing operations. The role performs startup, shutdown, lockout, sanitation, and operation of packaging and/or process equipment to produce products that meet quality and cost targets. It supports day-to-day plant activities within a team environment focused on safety, food safety, communication, quality, and good manufacturing practices. The Training Operator monitors product and packaging quality, including product appearance, weight, and code dates; monitors metal-detector critical control points under HACCP programs; maintains material and product flow; and completes production documentation. The position also handles materials, waste, cleaning, equipment adjustments, minor repairs, and preventive maintenance, and assists mechanics with troubleshooting and breakdown repairs. This role has team-lead and training responsibilities, including coaching employees, reinforcing work standards, identifying training needs, communicating and escalating issues, and helping resolve problems. It oversees production lines and shift-change staffing, coordinates temporary staffing with an agency, completes shift paperwork with another shift lead, and works to meet production schedules and daily targets. The schedule is a 12-hour rotating continental night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with the posted rotation indicating work for approximately half the year. Pay is $25.50 including shift differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 18 months of experience in a manufacturing environment; food-industry experience is preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Ability to prepare written communications and communicate verbally in team or group settings.
Ability to lead a team in resolving problems and improving results, and to use basic lean tools to solve problems.
Ability to recognize when company resources or information are needed, locate and evaluate them, use them effectively, and coach others to do the same.
Ability to engage people across work boundaries to solve issues.
Ability to communicate with maintenance about mechanical issues and report mechanical or cleaning problems effectively to supervisors and management.
Ability to perform all manufacturing positions to provide coverage during employee absences.

Nice To Haves

Food-industry experience.
Knowledge of SharePoint, SAP, and Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

Perform startup, shutdown, lockout, sanitation, and operation of packaging and/or process equipment.
Support daily plant activities while maintaining safety, food safety, quality, good manufacturing practices, and clear communication.
Monitor product quality, appearance, and weight; make adjustments and document and communicate findings as required.
Monitor packaging quality, appearance, and code dates.
Monitor metal-detector critical control points in accordance with HACCP programs.
Operate and monitor process and packaging equipment to maintain product flow, including automated equipment such as touchscreens, sensors, controllers, actuators, photo eyes, and motors.
Supply, load, and unload machines; handle scrap and waste; and order raw and packaging materials.
Routinely clean and maintain equipment and the work area, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sanitation tasks.
Make equipment changes, adjustments, and minor repairs; assist mechanics with troubleshooting and breakdown repairs; and perform minor preventive maintenance.
Coach team members, reinforce work-area standards, verify that expectations are met, identify training needs, and train others.
Build productive working relationships, locate and use appropriate company information and resources, communicate and escalate issues, and deliver feedback professionally.
Ensure shift-change staffing and oversee production lines, sanitation, preventive-maintenance work, and changeovers against the schedule.
Arrange temporary employees as needed for daily line staffing and work directly with the staffing agency to fill staffing needs.
Complete beginning- and ending-shift paperwork with the other shift lead, accurately complete production paperwork, and work to achieve schedule and daily production targets.
Keep the supervisor informed of employee issues or concerns and make recommendations for disciplinary actions.
Perform all manufacturing positions as needed to cover employee absences.
Communicate mechanical or cleaning problems to maintenance, the supervisor, and management.

Benefits

PTO package including vacation, wellness, and pay-it-forward time off.
13 paid holidays.
401(k) with company match up to 8%.
Annual bonus potential and merit-based increases.
Comprehensive health insurance.
Annual well-being subsidy.
20 weeks of maternity leave and 12 weeks of paternity leave options.
Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement.
Tuition-free college program or free continued education, including bachelor's and master's programs.
Monthly candy allotments.