1st Shift Toppings - Machine Operator

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Specialized Food Manufacturing Equipment: Texwrap Systems
• Manage a range of automatic standard and custom shrink wrapping systems, including shrink wrappers, shrink bundlers, L-bar sealers, side sealers, tunnels, infeeds, and conveyors, ensuring high efficiency and precision in packaging.
• Operate the CASAN system for high-volume cheese shredding, slicing, and cubing with unmatched precision and efficiency.
• Form, pack, and seal corrugate cases using the Wexxar system. Utilize pneumatic switches to activate flap folding mechanisms, ensuring cases are correctly formed to protect product integrity during shipping.
• Operate ADCO’s automated packaging machines, including cartoners tailored for a variety of industries such as frozen foods, baked goods, and ready-to-eat meals. Ensure the optimal performance and troubleshooting of these end-of-line packaging solutions.
• Operate Quantum machinery that varies from sauce applicators to cheese/topping applicators, meat/pepperoni slicers, and dry/granular ingredient applicators. Ensure precise application and slicing to maintain consistency and quality in food production.
• Combi Automated Case Erectors: Operate Combi automated case erectors to increase efficiency and consistently build cases for end-of-line packaging, meeting high production needs.
• Conduct regular operator checks and perform minor repairs to prevent equipment malfunctions and prolong machinery life.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues swiftly and efficiently, minimizing downtime and optimizing productivity.
• Rigorously perform quality control checks, including verifying seal integrity, checking code dates, and ensuring each product meets strict company and regulatory standards.
• Adjust machine settings to correct any deviations from product specifications, maintaining a relentless focus on producing high-quality food products.
• Accurately record production data such as output volumes, batch timings, and machine settings, ensuring transparency and traceability in production processes.
• Complete all required documentation related to quality assurance and production tracking, aiding in compliance and operational reviews.
• Work closely with other team members and departments to optimize production line efficiency and output.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and quality control teams to address any concerns about food safety or machine performance.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Conduct regular operator checks and perform minor repairs to prevent equipment malfunctions and prolong machinery life.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues swiftly and efficiently, minimizing downtime and optimizing productivity.

Quality Control

• Rigorously perform quality control checks, including verifying seal integrity, checking code dates, and ensuring each product meets strict company and regulatory standards.
• Adjust machine settings to correct any deviations from product specifications, maintaining a relentless focus on producing high-quality food products.

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Accurately record production data such as output volumes, batch timings, and machine settings, ensuring transparency and traceability in production processes.

Team Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with other team members and departments to optimize production line efficiency and output.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and quality control teams to address any concerns about food safety or machine performance.

Safety and Compliance

• Adhere to all workplace safety guidelines, food safety regulations, and good manufacturing practices (GMPs), ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.
• Promptly report any potential safety hazards or breaches in compliance to management or safety officers.