Machine Operator

Responsibilities

• Perform the responsibilities and tasks assigned with the general guidance of the Plant Management.
• Work within a group to meet/exceed established production standards.
• Make minor adjustments to maintain the greatest operational efficiency of their assigned equipment.
• Load and replenish as necessary the machine with the appropriate material in an efficient and safe manner.
• Determine and report equipment malfunctions to appropriate parties.
• Monitor for and detect defective materials.
• Document accurate information on production and packaging forms.
• If operating the equipment responsible for controlling the Critical Control Point per HACCP, the equipment must be set up properly as stated in the procedure.
• Shut off machinery before clearing jams.
• Ensure equipment lockout procedure is used prior to doing any cleaning or adjustment/repair which requires safety guards to be removed or which may expose team members to injury through inadvertent movement of machine parts.
• Complete all company required paperwork to document periodic quality checks, to account for product produced, and to provide other records as required by the company.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year work experience required.
• Equipment operator experience preferred.
• A great attention to detail to be able to detect the presence of product or production issues.
• The ability to understand verbal and written communications in English.
• The ability to visually inspect product and materials.
• An understanding or willingness to learn food manufacturing and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.