3rd Shift Machine Operator

Operate machinery to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMPs and Safety. Act in a lead capacity to ensure the production line runs efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation
• Ensure proper setup of film, zipper, labels, cheese, and operation of machinery
• Frequently inspect conveyor belt to ensure smooth flow of cheese
• Inspect Machine E stops for functionality before production starts
• Load cheese
• Grease, clean machine, and perform basic maintenance tasks based on the preventative maintenance schedule
• Ensure cheese quality and that products meet weight specifications per 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 production, quality, and safety issues
• Ability to motivate and build teamwork
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, and problem solve
• Above average mechanical ability
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Ability to take metric measurements and temperature readings

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (preferred)
• Good troubleshooting skills (preferred)
• SAP experience (preferred)
• MES experience (preferred)
• Basic computer skills (preferred)

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
• Average temperature of 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit