3rd Shift Machine Operator

About the Role

The Machine Operator operates machinery to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMPs and Safety. Acts in a lead capacity to ensure the line runs efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation.
• Ensure proper set-up of film, zipper, labels, cheese, and operation of machinery.
• Frequently inspect conveyor belt to ensure smooth flow of cheese.
• Inspect Machine E-stops to ensure functionality before production starts.
• Load cheese.
• Grease, clean, and perform basic maintenance tasks based on the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Ensure cheese quality and that products produced are within weight specifications per the Statistical Process Control (SPC) programming system.
• Disassemble and assemble equipment.
• Sanitize machinery.
• Productively use downtime.
• Communicate daily production issues, changes, and safety concerns to line personnel.
• Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices, policies, and procedures outlined in the Safe Quality Food Program.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.
• Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
• Ability to read, prepare, and comprehend production reports and worksheets.
• Ability to communicate with line personnel regarding quality and safety issues.
• Ability to motivate and build teamwork.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, and problem-solve.
• Above-average mechanical ability.
• Basic arithmetic skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to take metric measurements and temperature readings.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Good troubleshooting skills.
• SAP experience.
• MES experience.
• Basic computer skills.

Working Conditions

• Constant standing/walking; frequent bending, flexing, extending neck, gripping, reaching, lifting, and pulling with both hands.
• Frequent handling of material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder, and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with an average temperature of 50-60°F.