Production Machine Operator - Mixer/Scaler/Kettle

The Production Machine Operator is responsible for running specified equipment and contributing skills and expertise to the Production Line to run efficiently and effectively. The Operator position duties are an essential part of our day-to-day operation; learning and applying established practices and established standards is paramount. As a member of the Production Team, Operators take an active role in the areas of safety, quality, and productivity, and must insist on team accountability and trust.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Operate in work groups and monitors processes within an assigned area of responsibility
Load and unload items from machines and conveyors
Feed materials through production equipment
Monitor and inspect products to verify conformance to quality and safety standards
Operate equipment while evaluating product or package quality
Transfers finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks
Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines
Initiates cleaning and sanitation of assigned areas
Ensures daily housekeeping duties are completed thoroughly and correctly
Responsible for reporting food safety issues following established SOPs and GMPs; escalates serious or unresolved issues to Lead Trainers or acting Supervisors.
Participate in start-ups, shut-downs, changeovers and cleans; contributes to ensure efficiency and on-time completion.
Assist in ensuring new team members are learning and consistently following SOPs, GMPs and other safety and food safety guidelines or regulations. May be responsible to cross-train or onboard new
Monitor, track and record observations and contribute to problem solving, process stability, and variance reduction
Adhere to Personnel, Food Safety and Safety policies, paying special attention to recipe adherence and lot code tracking
Record down-time causes, perform minor troubleshooting
Report malfunction or problems to Lead Trainers and/or Supervisors, immediately
Complete all operation-specific data collection throughout shift, with integrity, accurately and on time.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Must be 18 years of age or older
High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to understand and communicate work instructions in English
1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing/food production environment is helpful but not required
High mechanical aptitude is essential for this position
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Patience and the ability to communicate in a diverse work environment
Ability to operate machines in a safe manner
Ability to analyze machine operations and propose solutions to problems
Understanding of basic mathematical calculations, reading numbers and symbols, and record keeping
Ability to work in a team environment, being flexible and adaptive to changing needs
Ability to manage time effectively, plan and organize work space
Ability to learn and apply company standards including, but not limited to, lock-out/tag-out, safety practices, SOPs, GMPs, employee handbook, etc.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No