Cryovac Operator 2nd Shift

About the role

This role is an individual contributor position responsible for operating various types of machinery as directed by assigned leadership.

Responsibilities

• Set up assigned equipment each day according to the posted production schedule and product specifications.
• Disassemble equipment at the close of each day for sanitation.
• Monitor equipment operations, troubleshoot and resolve basic malfunctions, and notify supervision and maintenance staff of significant issues.
• Perform data recording, entry, and adjustments as needed.
• Calibrate systems to time, temperature, and equipment positions.
• Record and interpret temperatures related to the process.
• Use, read, and record measurements from devices and product parameters.
• Monitor equipment daily and take corrective measures to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff to establish and implement preventative maintenance programs and best practices for equipment operation.
• Notify management or supervisory staff of unusual or out-of-spec operations.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area in compliance with existing policies, including general housekeeping duties in the production area.
• Take ownership and responsibility for equipment and machinery.
• Comply with organization policies, including safety, good manufacturing practices, food safety, and employment and work rules.
• Understand and apply appropriate safety procedures through education, training, and use of protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent work experience is required.
• 0-1 years of experience in a related field is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Ability to perform comparative analysis and make recommendations.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and follow designated recipes, written specifications, blueprints, or schematics in English.
• Basic understanding of units of measure and their applications.

Work Environment

• Work is performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people, and conveyors.
• Conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.
• No domestic travel is required.
• May require lifting up to 50 pounds.
• May require frequent or infrequent bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, using hands or fingers, talking, hearing, and feeling objects, tools, or controls.
• May require standing or walking on concrete flooring for more than 4 hours.