Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

As a family of brands, it is Our Home's ethos to create and provide delicious, wholesome snacks to communities throughout the U.S. at a great value. We strive to create snacks that offer nourishment and a warm and welcoming sense of familiarity. Our Home is not just the house we live in, but the communities of which we are a part. Our Home gets the best snacks into hands, homes, and communities around the country so that we can flourish together.

We believe that a unified culture and shared values are essential to our success. At Our Home...

We have Growth Mindsets : We grow ourselves, our teams, and our company, both personally and professionally.

We embrace Integrity & Accountability : We do what we say we are going to do, and take ownership of our actions.

We Push the Boundaries : We challenge the status quo, and are creative problem solvers who win where others don't.

We believe that we are Stronger Together : Collaboration is at the center of what we do. We win and lose together .

Our Home makes snacks for everyone and will continue to be known for flavorful snacks with better ingredients that satisfy every occasion and craving. We deliver this through our portfolio of household favorite snack brands, including Pop Secret, From The Ground Up, Food Should Taste Good, Popchips, RW Garcia, Good Health, Parm Crisps, Sonoma Creamery, and You Need This. Our Home is one of the fastest growing Better For You food brands in the country and this explosive growth requires great people with a passion for better-for-you snacks.

Our Home is seeking a Machine Operator to join us on 2nd shift. This position is accountable for ensuring efficient operation in relation to material usage, product waste, and process parameter control to meet production objectives while improving quality, safety, and sanitation performance to maintain continued customer satisfaction. The regular schedule for this role is M-F 3:00pm-11:30pm.

Key Responsibilities

• Check production schedule and determine what products will be running.
• Get necessary cello rolls from warehouse (using partial rolls first).
• Set coder and eye to correct position.
• Install correct code in printer and check to ensure code are printing.
• Set up spindle to hold cello and thread cello through machine as designed.
• Install correct former.
• Set drive belts.
• Clean pull belts as necessary.
• Install correct programs in Bagging machines and scales.
• Make required adjustments in computer set-up (eye, sticker, label, cut, pull, code, dump, speed, etc.).
• Set/adjust eyes above scales as necessary.
• Ensure correct seals, cuts, bag weights, air fill, code locations, label locations and sticker locations.
• Make minor repairs as necessary.
• Notify maintenance and supervisor for major repairs.
• Work with group leader and packers to ensure smooth production.
• Keep packing machines running smoothly and respond promptly and professionally to calls from packers.
• Communicate with co-workers to ensure good product is not wasted.
• Empty machines of unacceptable product as necessary and between product changes.
• Catch and dump product as necessary.
• Keep work area clean.
• Assist packaging team during breaks and packs when necessary.
• Train new machine operators.
• Sweep top at end of shift and empty white tubs of crumbs.
• Communicate with operators coming on next shift.
• Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for their position
• Work with management and fellow associates to ensure Food Safety programs are followed.
• Report food, office or operational safety problems to a supervisor or manager for initiating action.
• Perform other duties as assigned that will impact and support the overall outcome of the company and department objectives.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Required to use hands to handle, or feel; reach, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell.
• Able to lift/move up to 80 lbs.
• Specific vision includes the following: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts; loud work environment
• All employees are responsible for immediately reporting any food safety, food quality, safety issues, or plant security issues to management for appropriate action.
• All employees are responsible for upholding the principles of SQF Food Safety Code.

Requirements

• Two to four years related experience and training preferred.
• Able to make changes quickly and accurately.
• Must be available and dependable for occasional overtime (coming in early or staying later) and Saturday work.
• Must be willing to perform duties assigned by supervisor or group leader

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Parental Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability

No recruiters, please