Machine Operator 3rd Shift

Join Our Team at Meiji America Inc. – Stauffer’s Biscuit Company!

We are currently hiring Machine Operator Processing/ Packaging for our 2nd and 3rd shifts at Stauffer’s Biscuit Company, a proud part of Meiji America Inc.

• Works well with others, fostering a team atmosphere.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area at all times.
• Comply with all GMP requirements.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed timely and accurately.  Communicates changes to the next shift.
• Interacts with Mixer to check consistency of dough before Mixer brings dough to the line.
• Frequently checks specifications of product to ensure good product.
• Ensures only quality product is entering the oven such as raising the cut and stopping transfer belts until problem is resolved.
• Full knowledge of processing equipment and product specifications to make necessary adjustments to keep line running efficiently.
• Monitors equipment for any maintenance-related item that may affect the efficient production of quality products and takes action to resolve problem.  Reports any operational issues to supervision.
• Monitors the equipment and the processing procedure for safety and reports any issues to the supervisor.
• Operate assigned line with constant attention to quality of product, scrap reduction and minimal downtime.
• Develop ways to eliminate scrap such as dough falling off conveyors and dough peeling around gauge rolls.
• Required to take apart and clean and/or reassemble equipment for changeovers.
• Able to properly submit work orders as needed.
• Assist or oversee the training of new employees.
• Assist with changeovers, machine setup and cleaning.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read and record written specifications of product.
• Perform SPC (computer) data entry according to established process control procedures and product specifications.
• Ability to work independently.
• Notify Supervision of any issues.
• Must adhere/comply with all Company policies, procedures and practices.
• All other duties as assigned.