Machine Operator

The Machine Operator will be responsible for leading group working activities to optimize production performance. This operation is to be performed keeping safety as a primary objective and following established GMP, Safety, Regulatory and Company procedures and policies.
Job Type:
Full-time Salary:
$26-30 /hour
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the safety, well-being and training of the team members under his/her leadership.
- Complete required paperwork in a timely fashion as required by the production and quality schedule.
- Perform and complete various quality checks, such as but not limited to;
pre &
post operation checks, Metal detector checks, Lot coding, product consistency, equipment pressures, etc
- Understand and use downtime monitoring system (CDC), and log machine down time reasons.
- Coordinate line set up to ensure production schedule is executed, such as but not limited to;
personnel, packaging, batch maker, documentation, etc.
- Operate all machinery/equipment in the area of responsibility including light, as well as perform general mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance.
- Ensure that all of the proper components are being used, reporting any deviations or issues to the Production Supervisor and/or QC Manager.
- Ensure the proper coding is clearly legible on the packaging as specified by Q.C. and customer directives.
- Read, interpret, and follow Company policy, procedures, work instructions, etc.
- Read, interpret and follow the daily production schedule and demands.
- Ensure that washouts and sanitation of tools and equipment is appropriately done, prior to line start up.
- Oversee and document rework product when required.
- General housekeeping in working area to comply with GMP’s and safety concerns.
- Aid the organization in development of written process specification and controls.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Education:
High School Diploma
- Relevant Experience:
Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment
- Physical:
Must be able to walk throughout the plant, to include walking and climbing up/down stairs and ladders (portable, fixed)
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Sensory:
Must have the appropriate level of sensory acuity (visual, hearing, speaking, smell and touch) to be able to identify and react to normal, abnormal and alarm conditions (chemicals, temperature, etc.)
- Mental/Reasoning:
Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and processes to enable effective communication with all levels of the organization
- Must sign a release to consent a drug screening, physical and lift test
Benefits
Benefits
-Contributory health care
-401K
-Opportunity for overtime
-Vacation Time
-Paid Holidays
-Paid time off