Machine Operator (2nd Shift)

Position Summary

The operator’s position efficiently performs all tasks involved in the company’s products production. The position follows standard work methods, established food safety standards, quality standards and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Essential Functions

• Efficiently adjust machine components to produce products to specifications.
• Perform changeovers; change tooling and adjust machine components based on product specifications.
• Regulate machine flow, speed, and temperature.
• Inspect product for quality making sure to remove and record non-conforming product.
• Monitor the production line, watching for malfunctions such as pileups, jams, or glue that is not sticking properly.
• Stop or reset machine when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity.
• Clean, oil, and adjust and complete minor repairs to machinery and equipment such as replacing expended components.
• Pack finished goods in boxes, attach identification labels, and package according to customer shipping specifications.

Competencies

• Basic math skills
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Communication
• Some positions may require the ability to become forklift certified (company provided)
• Performing General Physical Activities
• Technical Capacity
• Record-keeping skills
• Quality Control Analysis
• Troubleshooting

Physical Demands

• Continuous (6 or more hours per day) bending, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting, and grasping.
• Continuous (6 or more hours per day) talking, listening, teaching, and repetitive motion, hand/wrist movement.
• Continuous (6 or more hours per day) standing and walking.
• Frequent (1 to 3 hours per day) work in a stooped position.
• Good eyesight and normal hearing.
• Able to move and lift objects, frequently 50 lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days, nights and hours may vary depending on assigned shift and productions requirements. This position may require significant work hours beyond the normal workday based on the demands of the business cycle or customer volume of business.

Travel

Should not be required.

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to read US standard measuring tape.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits

Benefits may include but are subject to change: time off plans, medical coverages, bonus programs, disability coverages, company paid & voluntary life insurance, 401K plans with company match, & HSA contributions (when applicable).