Machine Operator EF 3rd Shift

About the role

This job contributes to Evolution Fresh success by operating and maintaining product packaging equipment in the manufacturing plant environment; ensuring that products meet delivery and quality requirements. Models and acts in accordance with Evolution Fresh guiding principles.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, operates, and maintains automated production equipment to ensure optimal performance
• Troubleshoots equipment or systems problems and makes minor repairs
• Calibrates and validates quality testing equipment; performs all testing procedures according to established specifications
• Performs visual inspections of finished products; identifies quality problems and recommends solutions
• Monitors and documents package quality using analytical tools; participates in out of specification and failure investigations
• Records operational and production data
• Trains new personnel on proper operational procedures
• Informs appropriate manufacturing partners and supervisor of machine performance irregularities to minimize the impact of production downtime
• Minimizes production scrap, including materials and coffee product
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment
• Participates in process improvement activities
• Demonstrates and understands safety as a core value and follows the key essentials to safety as set forth by our safety resolution; reinforces and coaches others to do the same
• Understands and follows established safety guidelines, consistently complies with all safety procedures (e.g. PPE, Lock Out Tag Out)
• Supports food safety, legality, and quality programs
• Maintains product quality through adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures
• Monitors and documents quality measures using analytical tools
• Performs other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Evolution Fresh Mission & Values
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma/GED, US military service or equivalent
• Operating manual and automated packaging equipment (2 years)
• Performing quality tests using analytical tools (1 year)
• Regulated food manufacturing environment (1 year)
• Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot minor machine failures and make minor adjustments (1 year)

Required qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to understand written policies and guidelines, specifications, and safety standards
• Ability to work with a diverse team environment
• Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality and sanitation standards, policies, and procedures
• Ability to repair minor mechanical issues on machines and systems
• Experience conducting quality tests and analyzing data
• Ability to train others and measure effectiveness
• Basic math skills
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Mechanical knowledge of automated machines and tools
• Ability to work in accordance with quality, safety, and sanitation standards, policies, and guidelines
• Ability to work variable shifts to support business needs

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (FDA Code of Federal Regulations) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
• Experience with the GFSI certification schemes (i.e. BRC and/or SQF)

Pay & schedule

• Pay range: $25-$28.00/hr.
• Shift: 3rd shift 11:00PM to 7:30AM
• Employment Category: Full Time - Regular

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off