1st Shift Machine Operator II 1502

About the Role

The Senior Machine Operator operates machinery to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMP's and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation.
• Ensure proper set up of film, labels, cheese, and operation of machinery.
• Frequently inspect conveyor belt to ensure smooth flow of cheese.
• Grease and clean machine based on preventative maintenance schedule.
• Ensure cheese quality and monitor line for speed and adequate feed of cheese products.
• Ensure size and specifications of cheese are within tolerances.
• Take metric measurements and temperature readings.
• Make weight adjustments.
• Review order specifications and perform quality checks to ensure product is packaged according to customer specifications.
• Productive use of downtime.
• Communicate daily production issues, changes, and safety issues to line personnel.
• Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist maintenance and supervision with repairs, updates, testing, and special project information gathering.
• Train and motivate new operators.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices, policies, and procedures outlined in the Safe Quality Food Program.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• 3 years of machine operator experience or more.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
• Ability to operate multiple pieces of packaging equipment.
• Ability to read, prepare, and comprehend production reports and worksheets.
• Ability to communicate with line personnel regarding quality and safety issues.
• Ability to set up and adjust packaging equipment using automatic computer controls.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, and problem solve.
• Ability to operate all production packaging equipment.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Ability to work different shifts as requested.
• Travel to other plants for special projects and training.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Ability to promote teamwork.
• Basic computer skills.

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand, walk, bend, flex, and extend the neck.
• Frequent gripping, reaching, lifting, and pulling with left and right hands.
• Frequent handling of material from floor-to-waist and waist-to-shoulder, including pushing, pulling, and carrying.
• May require wearing hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hard hats, and/or safety glasses.
• Product weight: up to 100 lbs.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with an average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.