Open Food Machine Operator

About the role

This position is responsible for maintaining, controlling, and operating vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machines and equipment that are used in the manufacturing process. Position available on 1st, 2nd, and Weekend Shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform startup checks at the beginning of each shift.
• Perform machine setup before each shift and perform testing procedures to ensure that machines work optimally during production, logging results electronically by hour against set efficiency targets.
• Ensure that all partial pallets, bags, containers, are available and accessible.
• Perform front line preventative maintenance.
• Monitor and perform routine adjustments and calibrations on each Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machine.
• Monitor all product to be packaged to ensure best quality standards are being met against provided work instructions.
• Maintain proficiency in operations in three key areas: equipment maintenance, safety and environmental awareness, and effective operations.
• Set up (assemble & disassemble), change over, operate, monitor, and adjust equipment on vertical form and fill and seal packaging equipment to meet all finished pouch quality specification and production requirements.
• Disassemble, clean, and sanitize packaging & support equipment using designated cleaning chemicals following documented safety and cleaning procedures for product changeovers.
• Adequately housekeeping in the work area throughout the day to include maintaining and cleaning machine(s) before and after each shift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma desired
• Mechanical and troubleshooting ability
• At least 3 years in manufacturing position
• At least 3 years in a machine operator position

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret written and oral instructions
• Ability to troubleshoot problems on VFFS Baggers
• Understanding of food standards and allergens, in relation to machine operations
• Ability to produce at a high level
• Ability to be proactive vs. reactive
• Ability to work with plant management for required results
• Ability to be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to perform all computer functions as they pertain to the job
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to plan ahead and follow schedules

Skills

• Ability to learn SAP and navigate the system
• Ability to ensure that all material and packaging are correct and meet all the customer and Company specifications against provided work instructions

Benefits

• Annual incentive plan
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic term life, AD&D, Short- and Long-term disability; EAP; 401(k) retirement savings plan; PTO and paid holidays

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $24.50 - $25.00 per hour (based on Shift).

Schedule

• 1st Shift - Days, Monday through Thursday Shift, 6:00am - 4:30pm
• 2nd Shift - Nights, Monday through Thursday Shift, 4:30pm - 3:00am
• Weekend Shift - Days, Friday through Sunday Shift, 5:00am - 5:30pm