Machine Operator Filling (3rd Shift)

Responsibilities

• Performs operations of machines, including troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, quality control, and waste control.
• Performs weight and waste tracking.
• Effectively delivers residual to manual line.
• Organizes and maintains all tools and scales.
• Sanitizes equipment as required.
• Follows department escalation to ensure all major incidents are dealt with promptly.
• Trains peers and temporary workers on processes and machine operation within the department.
• Ensures downtime is entered into the HMI with clear explanations of what happened.
• Performs data sheet checks and ensures completion of data sheets.
• Performs tasks to support other departments when directed.
• Actively participates in shift handoff.
• Works with the team to meet Filling metrics, driving goals and sustainability through resource alignment, planning ahead for changeovers, optimizing the schedule, empowering teams to drive communication, and tracking loss through each process order.
• Other duties as assigned by Team Leader or Business Unit Leader.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends.

Skills

• Ability to learn system logic and operate HMI/control panels, fine-tuning equipment for minor and major adjustments.
• Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward.
• Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team.
• Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Obsessive attention to detail, well organized, and able to juggle many projects at once.
• Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments.
• Passionate about food.
• Willing to address difficult situations head-on with patience and respect.

Leadership Expectations

• Model and support Kettle’s Core Values and safety culture.
• Create a culture of accountability & performance.
• Drive a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Plan work, track results, and resolve variances.

Level of Responsibility

Works with little supervision, but work is reviewed. Exercises discretion within areas of responsibility. Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others. Position has little to no contact with customers. Position makes an indirect contribution to efforts that generate moderate levels of revenue. Decisions or actions may have a moderate impact on other departments and/or external relationships of the organization. Errors are usually detected after the fact and may result in moderate interruption and delays in work output.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Physical Demands/Efforts

• Extensive standing.
• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists).
• Climb and balance.
• Work requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Mental & Visual Demands

Work performed by this position requires moderate concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks. Work occasionally requires some degree of visual effort for periods of time.

Work Environment and Hazards

Employee works in a manufacturing setting with some exposure to heat, cold, dust, or other factors of minor inconvenience. The position has some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury. Less than 25% travel is required for this position. Travel would be to other sites via airplane.

Must have availability and flexibility to work different shifts and days, sometimes for weeks at a time, to provide support and training to all employees. May need to work weekends or overtime as required.