Machine Operator

Description

The Machine Operator is responsible for the continuous flow of sauce packaging systems in a fast-paced work environment. You will clean, set-up, load pallets, and operate packaging or re-packaging systems efficiently and safely while maintaining quality and production standards at all times.

Requirements

• Good understanding of packaging machinery
• Determine packaging material requirements for specific scheduled jobs
• Responsible for adherence to Quality Assurance processes and procedures related to Food Defense, HACCP, and Allergens.
• Understand all safety training and requirements to ensure all related policies and procedures are being followed.
• Maintain quality and production standards while operating equipment
• Possess overall knowledge and understanding of the entire production line
• Inspect bottles, packaging and cases
• Package, stack/palletize/shrink wrap boxes
• Responsible for completion of all required paperwork
• Prepares machine for startup and shutdown procedures on a daily basis and follows set production schedule

• Performs operator adjustments, quality checks, and repairs to machine as needed

• Ensures cleanliness of machine and surrounding area

• Communicates with others as needed for successful completion of work

• Prepares samples for quality assurance testing

• Maintains logs for down time as well as for properly weighed packages

• Perform other related duties as required

Adheres to Plant Good Manufacturing Practices and supports food safety objectives.

Minimum:

• High School diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills

Preferred:

• High School diploma
• 2 years’ experience manufacturing
• Above average mechanical skills