Cutter Machine Operator

About the role

Responsible for ensuring the proper preparation of knives for cut changes. Monitors and adjusts cutting and sizing equipment with accuracy. Responsible for achieving optimum equipment performance, which results in meeting or exceeding product quality standards. Also helps in daily sanitation and clean-ups.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and adheres to company safety work rules and regulations.
• Operates cutter deck and related equipment.
• Performs machine preventative maintenance checks, diagnostic checks, and routine adjustments on line equipment.
• Collaborates with other operators in varying departments.
• Collects samples and inspects product for quality requirements and machine efficiencies.
• Maintains sufficient water level in pump tanks.
• Prepares and maintains process control report data.
• Enters all information into Infinity and completes all records and reports.
• Evaluates and measures by-product recovery system.
• Relieves other employees under the discretion of the supervisor.
• Attends and participates in all annual, departmental, and job specific required training and monthly informational meetings.
• Communicates problems or changes in production or quality to supervisor and appropriate personnel.
• Understands and adheres to the concepts and techniques of the quality process in order to ensure a quality operation.
• Keeps area clean and orderly in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Builds and promotes a strong “Teamwork” environment in each individual work group, the Factory, and the Company.
• Participates in continuous improvement process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; Ability to perform these calculations using units of weight measurement, volume, time, and distance.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to the McCain Code of Conduct.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Mathematical aptitude.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401k Retirement Plan.
• Health Spending Account/HRA & Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption & Infertility Assistance.
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave.
• Education Reimbursement Assistance.
• Apprenticeship, Internship, & Co-op support and opportunities.
• Employee Family Assistance program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Holidays.
• Life Insurance.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment.
• Short & Long Term Disability.

Pay

Starting at $25.62 USD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts. The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided upon hire.