1st Shift Machine Operator

Monday - Thursday, 5:30 am – 4:00 pm

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate, and troubleshoot packaging equipment while following all procedures for producing quality products according to customer specifications.
• Follow safety, GMP, and quality procedures.
• Complete washouts of machinery at the end of production runs.
• Understand written and verbal instructions to complete packaging of products.
• Refer to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Machine Priming, Basic Operating Procedures, Machine Operations, and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Operate various manufacturing equipment in a mass/high-volume production environment.
• Manipulate small parts and gauges.
• Use thinking and reasoning skills to solve problems.
• Set up machines at the beginning of shifts to ensure proper working order.
• Perform safety checks throughout the shift.
• Adjust machine components according to finished product specifications.
• Load packaging material into machines throughout the shift.
• Stop and adjust machines in cases of malfunctions or jams.
• Troubleshoot problems during operation.
• Inspect and remove defective items or those that do not meet quality standards.
• Clean machines and perform preventative maintenance.
• Test and evaluate products to verify correct weights, seals, film orientation, leaks, codes, and labels.
• Document activities performed throughout the shift, including pre-op inspections, quality checks, maintenance performed, and maintenance needed.
• Communicate performance information to other shifts.
• Clear lines at the end of the shift.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on equipment use and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Comply with all company safety and environmental policies, OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory rules.
• Recognize unsafe acts and conditions and implement corrective actions.
• Complete appropriate paperwork related to job functions, quality, and safety/training.
• Recognize and report all incidents, even those not requiring treatment.
• Review and execute the Food Safety Plan and MFP Mission Statement to provide safe, relevant, and tasty food products without compromising quality.
• Adhere to good manufacturing practices (GMPs), including proper waste disposal, attire, grooming, and hygiene.

Requirements

• Ability to interact effectively with various levels of professionals in the organization.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to guide, teach, and communicate with others.
• Good mechanical skills.
• Ability to attend work as scheduled.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to perform basic math problems.
• Ability to perform the jobs of team members.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to interact with others professionally.
• Complete all required training, including washout training for sanitary washouts.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pay

$19.50 per hour