Machine Operator

About This Position

1st Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5 AM - 3 PM — $19.50/hour

2nd Shift: Monday - Thursday, 3 PM - 1 AM — $20.50/hour

Bonus: Earn up to $125 per week

Location: Clean, air-conditioned warehouse

Hiring immediately.

What You'll Do

• Operate equipment and package finished products with maximum efficiency and quality, minimum downtime and waste
• Keep work areas clean and organized
• Work collaboratively to create a team-oriented atmosphere
• Follow all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and company policies
• Comply with GFSI, FDA, GMP, OSHA, and HACCP guidelines
• Complete paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Wear proper PPE per GMPs, SDS, and OSHA
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; clean as you go
• Recognize and correct food safety and quality issues
• Report unsafe conditions or property damage to supervisor immediately
• Ensure all safety precautions are taken
• Notify supervisor before leaving workstation
• Ensure only quality product is packaged
• Perform and/or assist in changeovers as directed
• Ensure packages are packed properly into cases and cases are stacked correctly on pallets
• Train others in operating equipment and packing product
• Suggest ways to improve quality or productivity
• Perform clean-up and sanitation of equipment as directed
• At end of day, stock room with correct raw materials for next shift and clean room properly
• Keep all production room doors closed at all times
• Maintain production rates and parameters as directed
• Ensure proper code dates are on packages and finished cases
• Perform quality checks on packaging; inform supervisor of any non-conforming product
• Report equipment problems to Production Manager/Quality Control Supervisor
• Report waste of raw materials above normal levels
• Perform other duties as required

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of quality procedures
• 1+ years of food manufacturing preferred
• Packaging experience required
• Mechanical aptitude for high-speed packaging equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Quality-oriented
• Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively between shifts/departments
• Ability to work Monday - Thursday on either 5 AM - 3 PM or 3 PM - 1 AM schedule
• Reliable attendance and ability to adhere to assigned work schedule

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• DailyPay® — Work Today, Get Paid Today
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
• Voluntary Benefits including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, and more