Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

This is a CAREER opportunity with an international company this is expanding!

Job Summary:

The Machine Operator ensures safe, efficient, and sanitary operation of production equipment to meet quality and scheduling goals. Responsibilities include running and maintaining fillers, cappers, and related systems, performing routine cleaning (CIP), and following all safety, food handling, and environmental procedures. The role requires attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains a safe and secure work environment, including correcting unsafe acts/conditions
• Supports implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of the food safety and handling system
• Ensures canning runs are completed in-full, on time, with no quality defects. Maintains and ensures adherence to sanitation practices
• Follows all standard operating procedures (SOP's) for area of responsibility. Maintains fluid levels on fillers
• Operates fillers, cappers, rinsers, process systems and other equipment in the normal course of duties
• Performs Clean-in-Place (CIPs) on various processing equipment and other cleaning tasks during shift, at end of shift, and at shutdowns
• Follows instructions from supervisors regarding policies and procedures
• Effectively responds to directions during emergencies by understanding emergency procedures, equipment, and systems as necessary; Implements contingency plan to the level required
• Comply with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste
• This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.
• Must ensure that the tray scale is set up and working according to the specifications

Qualifications:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to: talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, grasp, pick, lift, stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions
• Ability to frequently lift and /or move 50 pounds
• Visual acuity to perform an activity such as operating production machines where the job is at or within arm's reach
• Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices
• Four on, Four off schedules (Day Shift: 6:00AM-6:00PM, Night Shift: 6:00PM-6:00AM)

Preferred Skills

• Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information in a confidential manner
• Ability to functionally operate a computer
• Able to work independently as well as working within a team
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Takes initiative; proactive instead of reactive
• Adapts to ever-changing priorities, situations, and workflow