Machine Operator

The Machine Operator will be responsible for leading group working activities to optimize production performance. This operation is to be performed keeping safety as a primary objective and following established GMP, Safety, Regulatory and Company procedures and policies.
Job Type: Full-time Salary: $26-30 /hour
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the safety, well-being and training of the team members under his/her leadership.
• Complete required paperwork in a timely fashion as required by the production and quality schedule.
• Perform and complete various quality checks, such as but not limited to; pre & post operation checks, Metal detector checks, Lot coding, product consistency, equipment pressures, etc
• Understand and use downtime monitoring system (CDC), and log machine down time reasons.
• Coordinate line set up to ensure production schedule is executed, such as but not limited to; personnel, packaging, batch maker, documentation, etc.
• Operate all machinery/equipment in the area of responsibility including light, as well as perform general mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure that all of the proper components are being used, reporting any deviations or issues to the Production Supervisor and/or QC Manager.
• Ensure the proper coding is clearly legible on the packaging as specified by Q.C. and customer directives.
• Read, interpret, and follow Company policy, procedures, work instructions, etc.
• Read, interpret and follow the daily production schedule and demands.
• Ensure that washouts and sanitation of tools and equipment is appropriately done, prior to line start up.
• Oversee and document rework product when required.
• General housekeeping in working area to comply with GMP’s and safety concerns.
• Aid the organization in development of written process specification and controls.
Requirements
Qualifications
•Education: High School Diploma
•Relevant Experience: Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment
•Physical: Must be able to walk throughout the plant, to include walking and climbing up/down stairs and ladders (portable, fixed)
•Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
•Sensory: Must have the appropriate level of sensory acuity (visual, hearing, speaking, smell and touch) to be able to identify and react to normal, abnormal and alarm conditions (chemicals, temperature, etc.)
•Mental/Reasoning: Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and processes to enable effective communication with all levels of the organization
•Must sign a release to consent a drug screening, physical and lift test
Benefits
Benefits
-Contributory health care
-401K
-Opportunity for overtime
-Vacation Time
-Paid Holidays
-Paid time off