Production Machine Operator, Blue Buffalo

About the role

As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for supporting production packaging and processing operations, sanitation and participation in startup, operation, changeover and shutdown of operating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDE
• Use TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facility
• Work with HIGH-LEVEL operators on EXPERIENCED teams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers
• Be WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing it
• Challenging yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity
• Troubleshoot problems with machinery and partner with maintenance staff to resolve issues
• Monitor and ensure proper batch formulas and batch procedures
• Inventory and handle wet ingredients, dry ingredients and/or raw frozen meat
• Calibrate and monitor processing and packaging systems daily to meet required specifications
• Perform food safety checks and CCP monitoring activities as specified by HACCP
• Operate a fork truck to move material in a safe and efficient manner
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Assist in training new employees

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• 2 years (minimum) experience in machine operation and/or mechanical/technical skillset
• Forklift license/certification or willing to obtain one
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to interact with digital systems used in daily tasks
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required
• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
• Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
• Willing to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment
• Willing to work in a tobacco free environment

Skills

• Machine operation
• Sanitation
• Equipment operation and maintenance
• Food safety
• Continuous improvement
• Training

Benefits

• Up to 10 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 11 paid company holidays
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401(k) match
• Health Insurance - includes medical, dental, vision and life
• Pet Parent Perks - includes pet insurance and pet adoption reimbursement
• And much more!

Pay

$20.50 per hour
Up to $23.48 per hour - internal pay advancement

Schedule

Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts - 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off, schedule
Day shift: 6:45 am to 7 pm
Night shift: 6:45 pm to 7 am
Currently hiring for NIGHT shift only
Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Location

About our Location: Located in historic Joplin, at our Joplin Pet manufacturing site we produce Blue Buffalo dog food and dog treats. We foster a culture where we want our employees to be excited to come to work. We have a variety of committees at our plant to engage and connect our employees. Our Blue Rah committee hosts events throughout the year, as well as events for employees and their families. We also partner with our local humane society for different events and volunteer work. Blue Rah!