Machine Operator - RTE Dept

About the role

The Machine Operator is responsible for managing start-up, setting up and operating machines, changing rolls, and ensuring quality and efficiency in the production process.

Responsibilities

• Manage start-up to ensure equipment is in proper operating condition.
• Set-up, operate, and perform change-over procedures of machines in accordance with protocols and settings.
• Change rolls of film, zipper, scavengers, stickers, etc., in a timely manner to minimize downtime and lost material.
• Partner with Maintenance to minimize downtime, communicate effectively, and help complete basic troubleshooting or repairs.
• Continually strive to maximize productivity and efficiency while decreasing waste and working at full capacity.
• Ability to assemble and de-assemble machines.
• Perform necessary checks at start of shift and at each new product, documenting on paperwork.
• Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.
• Ensure quality protocols and SOPs are followed and openly communicate with FSQ to fix defects.
• Ensure product conforms to specifications by performing periodic checks on output.
• Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition.
• Prevent and minimize rework and/or inedible products.
• Record daily production paperwork, process monitors, and daily run logs sheets completely and accurately.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.

Qualifications

• Less than high school education; or up to 2-12 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find solutions for or deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Multi-tasking - Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Accuracy - Superior accuracy and attention to detail.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Relationships - Establishes and maintains professional relationships with vendors, customers, and employees based on credibility, integrity, and trust.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Verbal/Written Communication Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and/or maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.
• Must be able to perform repetitive functions.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Jack Link's is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

JACK LINK'S PROVIDES THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA) AND, IF NECESSARY, THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS), WITH INFORMATION FROM EACH NEW TEAM MEMBER’S FORM I-9 TO CONFIRM WORK AUTHORIZATION. IMPORTANT: IF THE GOVERNMENT CANNOT CONFIRM THAT YOU ARE AUTHORIZED TO WORK, WE ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE YOU WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONTACT SSA AND/OR DHS BEFORE TAKING ADVERSE ACTION AGAINST YOU, INCLUDING TERMINATING YOUR EMPLOYMENT. WE DO NOT USE E-VERIFY TO PRE-SCREEN JOB APPLICANTS OR TO RE-VERNIFY CURRENT EMPLOYEES AND MAY NOT LIMIT OR INFLUENCE THE CHOICE OF DOCUMENTS PRESENTED FOR USE ON THE FORM I-9. IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER FORM I-9 DOCUMENTATION IS VALID, WE USE E-VERIFY’S PHOTO SCREENING TOOL TO MATCH THE PHOTOGRAPH APPEARING ON SOME PERMANENT RESIDENT AND EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION CARDS WITH THE OFFICIAL UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES (USCIS) PHOTOGRAPH. IF YOU BELIEVE THAT JACK LINK'S HAS VIOLATED OUR RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS PROGRAM OR HAS DISCRIMINATED AGAINST YOU DURING THE VERIFICATION PROCESS BASED UPON YOUR NATIONAL ORIGIN OR CITIZENSHIP STATUS, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL AT 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).

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