Machine Operator (2nd Shift - $1,500 Sign on Bonus)

Qualifications

• Minimum: Grade 12 or High School diploma, or equivalent.
• Preferred: Associates degree, or higher, in an engineering or manufacturing related discipline.
• Preferred: Two (2) or more years of experience in a food related manufacturing environment with automated processes, including PLC/HMI.
• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment or equivalent is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Minimum: Medium: math, communications, computer, and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: Strong: math, communication, computer, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a TPM environment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent pushing, pulling, dumping and rolling of barrels (25-105 kgs).
• Frequent clean out of extruders, cooling tunnel and conveyor systems using scraping tools.
• Frequent lifting/carrying of materials.
• Frequent standing.
• Frequent use of moving of skids using a pallet jack or forklift.
• Frequent walking.
• Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequent stooping and bending.

Key Responsibilities

• The primary function of the incumbent is to operate all equipment in the assigned work area while ensuring all quality, safety and performance standards are being met.
• Communicate effectively with team leader and peers.
• Be responsible for following proper escalation protocol.
• Be responsible for filling out all HACCP and military sheets correctly.
• Encourage and support a safe working environment.
• Ensure the manufacturing area is kept clean and organized at all times in accordance with 5S standards.
• Perform cleanouts and changeovers according to standards (i.e. work instructions and checklist).
• Actively participate in TPM (Total Productive Management) teams.
• DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY, RECOMMENDATIONS AND IMPACT: Incumbent will have the ability to stop the process after a non-conformance is noticed while following the proper escalation protocol. Incumbent is also responsible for identifying and implementing improvement opportunities and making recommendations to their team lead.

Pay & Benefits

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 22.50 - USD 30.93