Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job 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.
• Must ensure that the tray scale is set up and working according to the specifications.

Preferred Skills:

• 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Ability to apply standard production techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• 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.