Machine Operator 3 - Shift

About the role

Safely operates and maintains Filler Machine to fill and package drink pouches in the Capri Sun department.

Responsibilities

• Work with all departments to meet or surpass the plant’s safety goals; participate on a Safety Team as co-leader or member.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Dress Code.
• Coordinate daily and weekly maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Start up, operate, and shut down filling, cooling, sealing, straw placing, carton forming, carton filling and sealing equipment, Video Jet coder, and conveying systems; perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Monitor mechanical operation, unjam machines, troubleshoot, and notify technicians or Coordinators of issues; know emergency stops and filler components.
• Monitor quality issues and perform checks on pouch code legibility, weights, temperatures, seal integrity, straws, sanitation checkpoints, and daily preventive maintenance (PM).
• Understand quality PH swabs, HACCP program, and PM work orders.
• Communicate with Filler Utility to ensure adequate and accurate packaging materials are available.
• Maintain good housekeeping; perform mini cleans, CIPs, interdictives, product pushes, and hot flushes.
• Provide input for team development and participate in Green Room process improvement meetings; occasionally stay for second-level Green Room meetings.
• Operate Hertzler (weight) program and OEE downtime program efficiently on a computer.
• Know filler utility responsibilities to assist as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including accountability for QRMP standards as outlined in the Winchester Kraft Heinz QRMP accountability document.

Requirements

• Understand and follow company and site policies on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hold Tags, HACCP, USDA, Foreign Objects, Safety, and Security.

Skills

• Safety Awareness: Being aware of conditions affecting employee safety.
• Quality Orientation: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, showing concern for all aspects of the job, and accurately checking processes.
• Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness during major changes in work tasks or environment.
• Teamwork/Collaboration: Working effectively with team members or those outside the formal line of authority to achieve organizational goals.

Working Conditions

• Occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather, extreme cold, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Frequently required to wear company-issued safety and GMP equipment, including steel-toe slip-resistant shoes, hearing protection, bump cap, and other personal protective equipment.

Pay

$22.00 per hour (no experience required).

Benefits

• Healthcare: Affordable access to medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Wellbeing: Events, resources, and learning opportunities supporting physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being for employees and families.
• Physical: Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and health screenings/assessments.
• Social: Paid time off, company holidays, leave of absence, recognition, and training.
• Emotional: Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing programs, and family support programs.
• Financial: 401k, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability coverage.