Machine Operator Day Shift Hourly-$55,000/Year 1

About the role

At Bel, we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission is to help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

The Process Sanitation Machine Operator is responsible for cleaning, inspecting, and sanitizing all equipment and parts thoroughly for the next production shift. They also stock and maintain a clean production area and operate assigned machines.

Responsibilities

• Complete an inspection of the production floor at the beginning of the shift to ensure cleanliness and maintain cleanliness throughout the shift
• Clean and sanitize molder machine, pressing room, de-lidding machine, and acidification room
• Clean and sanitize floors, walls, belts, and pulleys
• Clean and sanitize tables, chairs, stools, bowls, and pans
• Clean the demolding machine, tumblers, table, conveyors, and floors in the brining room
• Clean and sanitize floors, walls, and conveyors from demolding machine to the back side of the washer
• Clean and sanitize wash machine
• Clean and sanitize all tools and hoses throughout the production area
• Clean and sanitize drains
• Disassemble, clean, and sanitize wax conveyor and reassemble for production
• Clean and stock air lock rooms
• Clean and fill foot foamers and check concentrations
• Assist with melting wax
• Help change out lids and cups
• Collect and dispose of trash throughout Zone A
• Sweep, mop, and make mop water as required
• Operate floor scrubber
• Wash cubbies, benches, and walls
• Maintain basic production documentation throughout the day
• Perform general equipment and quality checks
• Assist in other areas around the plant as needed
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices, safety rules, food safety procedures, environmental protocols, and sanitation procedures
• Collect Tomes from Zone A and follow the recipe for making Tomes by operating equipment such as the fines saver, mixer, press, metal detector, and vacuum sealer
• Empty fine saver as needed
• Work closely with Molder Machine Operator, Brining-Demolding-Tumbler Operator, and Wash Machine Operator to ensure constant flow of clean molds, lids, and quality product
• Run and monitor washing machine during production and make adjustments when needed
• Pull samples of washing solution to ensure correct chemical concentrations
• Move racks using hydraulic/motorized hand pallet jack and label racks
• Pull declass cheese from the Brine River
• Monitor machine during production and make adjustments when needed
• Check temperature and humidity levels throughout the press and acidification room
• Pull samples for quality testing
• Monitor brining filters and suction cups hourly
• Maintain detailed documentation and validation of multiple records throughout the day
• Verify the correct weights of pallets and label for delivery
• Weigh and label totes for shipment
• Maintain a clean working area during production and assist with clean up and sanitizing in other areas
• Sanitize all equipment between uses
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent experience preferred
• 1+ years of experience in process cleaning and chemical handling preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with all personnel
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions relating to the operation
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment such as simple hand tools and hand-powered hydraulic material handling devices

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, and use hands to finger in order to handle objects and controls
• Ability to reach above shoulders, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Ability to navigate stairs and ladders throughout the facility
• Ability to operate manual material handling equipment
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Ability to push and/or pull material handling equipment up to a 1,500 pound load
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Bel Brands will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an employee to perform the essential functions of the job.

Skills

• Function as a team member and contribute to group goals
• Work independently with minimum supervision in a responsible manner
• Maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information
• Take initiative to recognize areas of opportunity and resolve with appropriate action
• Maintain Bel’s standards of quality by consistently delivering accurate results in a timely manner to avoid unnecessary downtime
• Effectively apply knowledge to solve a range of problems in order to troubleshoot
• Effectively handle several problems and/or tasks at once

All requirements are subject to change over time and, if possible, for modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Work Environment

• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts in wet, humid conditions, varying temperatures, and in proximity to cleaning chemicals, fumes, and airborne particles
• The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and sources of vibration
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Protective Equipment

• Employees must wear personal protective equipment, as required, which could include an assigned work uniform, hair and beard net, safety glasses, bump caps, designated shoes, and ear protection
• Additional equipment may be required to follow all safety rules and procedures by working safely and ensuring the safety of others

Bel Brands will provide specific training as needed to safely perform the tasks and responsibilities of the job.