MACHINE OPERATOR 3RD SHIFT MOTLEY PLANT

Essential Functions

• Prepares and starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine.
• Allers maintenance of breakdowns and mechanical problems.
• Makes minor adjustments or repairs such as changing film or dies, calibrating scales, adjusting guides, setting metal detector, or clearing away damaged product containers.
• Notifies Quality Assurance of any packaged product that may not meet the required Critical Control Points.
• Weigh packages manually per company specifications.
• Feds product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices, and unloads packaged product.
• Inspects filled container to ensure that product is packaged with proper seal and date according to company specifications.
• Replenishes packaging supplies such as wrapping paper, boxes, cartons, glue, ink, or labels.
• Mounts supply on spindles or places supplies in hopper or other feeding devices.
• Keeps equipment and area clean in accordance with company specifications.
• Records production information per company specifications.
• Dismantles and cleans equipment according to standard sanitation procedures then reassembles it.

Travel/On-Call Requirements

Not required for this position

Benefits

• Comprehensive and quality benefits package
• Discretionary/performance-based incentives
• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans
• Optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs
• Long-term disability, basic life and AD&D
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave

Minimum Requirements

• Six months food manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of production processes, food safety and quality controls typically required in a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret simple written instructions and follow established procedures.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with coworkers.
• Ability to use hand tools to set up and adjust equipment.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and humid conditions, and moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Will be required to distinguish shades of color to identify abnormalities and/or defects in food products.

Work Ability Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or grasp items and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel and crouch.
• The employee lifts and carries objects up to 5 lbs. frequently and up to 45 lbs. occasionally