Machine Operator

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Read and understand daily production schedule and material requirements. 
• Transport needed packaging materials to production area. 
• Set-up and operate packaging equipment with correct materials and product based on order specifications.  Safely and efficiently stack finished product where required. 
• Meet daily production requirements. 
• Perform periodic quality control checks to ensure product is packaged according to customer requirements (including checking end and back seals, and date codes). 
• Perform efficient and timely change overs of product varieties; must follow pre-set guidelines and change out filtering screens based on product variety/size. Set, adjust and periodically check the flow of product through a foreign materials machine. Check magnet for any foreign materials and document and report as required. 
• Accurately complete and maintain required documentation on product, materials/supplies, output and machine downtime. 
• Troubleshoot minor packaging problems and make appropriate adjustments on equipment. 
• Communicate with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs. 
• Comply with company safety policies and maintain clean and orderly work area. 
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by Production Manager, Production Lead or other members of management.  

WHAT WE NEED

• High School Diploma or GED. 
• Basic computer skills including touch screens. 
• Ability to perform basic math skills. 
• Must be able to meet daily production requirements. 
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 
• Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of employees whether individually or in a team environment. 
• Effectively communicate questions, problems and reports to co-workers, supervisory and management personnel. 
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed. 

• 1+ years in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 

• Frequently (more than 75% of time) required to: stand and/or walk, use ladders and climb stairs, bend and stoop, reach, push/pull, kneel and crouch. Lift, carry and/or move items up to 50 pounds, without assistance; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, to verbally communicate; and to hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Frequently exposed to a non-climate-controlled environment. 
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to dust and loud noise. 
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to machinery and mechanical, moving parts. 
• Personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, safety glasses, hair net, and food safety-related items, is required. 

EXTRAS

• Employee-Owned
• Weekly Pay
• Advancement Opportunities
• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program 
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)

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