Packaging Machine Operator (2nd Shift)

Responsibilities

Operates machines within assigned area, including troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, quality control, and waste control. Performs chemical cleaning within assigned area, both on daily turnaround and unplanned intervals. Escalates acute and chronic machine and organizational issues to Line Specialist and/or Lead as required.

• Supports existing line operation documentation, such as Gemba boards, changeover checklists, 5S, centerlines, and CIL tracking, by completing the required tasks and documentation at the required intervals.
• Supports new initiatives when required by providing feedback, writing and training others on procedures, and adopting new tasks and documentation.
• Accountable for keeping and maintaining assigned tools.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

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 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

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Work requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Extensive standing, vision, hearing, talking, and repetitive motion (hands/wrists) are also required. The employee must be able to climb and balance.

Mental and visual demands require moderate concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks. Work occasionally requires some degree of visual effort for periods of time. The work environment is cold/damp, 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.

Schedule and Travel

Less than 25% travel is required for this position, which would be to other sites via airplane. The employee 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.

Core Values

Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products, and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day: Honor Food, Honor Each Other, Honor Development, and Honor Innovation.

Benefits

Kettle Cuisine offers the following benefits at low or no cost: Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance, 401k, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance and Disability Insurance, and Tuition Assistance.