Pouch Machine Operator - Bay 1 Day Shift

About The Role To properly operate equipment from a safety, quality and efficient perspective, while maintaining the cleanliness of all equipment. What You’ll Do Adheres to safety, food safety, quality and legal compliance. Perform all work in accordance with environmental, health and safety standards, rules, regulations and practices of the facility. Must be able to pass training/certifications as required for qualification. Must perform lockout tagout as required by company standards. Must be able to operate multiple pieces of equipment which may include W25-1 & 2, Cryovac, L24, BIB, 12-up fillers, and 6-up fillers. Must be aware of all emergency stops and pinch points caused by moving machinery including energized equipment by air or electrical. Must be able to follow proper film cart loading procedure and must be able to execute proper film roll loading on machines. Must be able to identify proper boxes, labels and correct coding. Must be able to perform weight adjustments to maintain proper product weight. Must work with team members to maintain standard changeovers while ensuring line efficiencies. Must be able to troubleshoot and correct minor mechanical issues. Must be able to fully and accurately document line production by filling out inspection record/downtime sheets as well as metal detection information. Must be able to identify varying machine set-ups to ensure proper operation. Must be able to disassemble production equipment: clean, rinse, and sanitize all product contact machinery utilizing proper cleaning utensils, chemicals, and COP (Clean Out of Place) process. Must be able to assemble production equipment: clean, rinse, and sanitize all product contact machinery utilizing proper cleaning utensils, chemicals, and CIP (Clean In Place) process. Document completed work as required by the supervisor. Compliance with all other duties as assigned. What You’ll Need

PHYSICAL AND VISUAL ACTIVITIES:

Maintain flow of product through machine. Reach horizontally and vertically for boxes/product. Remove unusable product from machine, conveyors, boxes or floor. Safely hose down machines or conveyors. Change film rolls and tape in machines. Lift cases of product. Ability to visually differentiate items of color, up close and in the distance. Physical Requirements Ability to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing. Stand/walk 7 or more hours per day. Continuously talk/hear throughout the day. Frequently bend, reach, twist/turn and grip/grasp. Frequently use eye/hand coordination and use handling/fingering to handle boxes, use hoses or tools. Frequently lift and carry less than 5 pounds from floor level to overhead. Occasionally kneel/crawl, squat, or climb. Occasionally use eye/hand/foot coordination when handling film carts. Occasionally use fine motor tasks and taste/smell. Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs for an entire shift from floor level to shoulder height. Occasionally carry up to 50 lbs 50-100 feet. Push rolls of film on carts requiring 25 lbs of force 100 feet. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. Environmental/Atmospheric Conditions Constantly work in damp, wet, humid and slippery environments. Constantly work near moving equipment with fumes or airborne debris. Constantly work in high noise levels requiring hearing protection. Occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals. Occasionally work in extreme heat/cold. Occasionally work with hand tools causing segmental or whole-body vibration. Machines/Tools/Equipment/Software Bump cap, hair net, safety glasses, hearing protection, and uniform or smock. Cut resistant gloves. Nitrile gloves, plastic apron, and plastic sleeves. Pouch machine and conveyors. Food safety knife and small hand tools. Manual pallet jack. Human Machine Interface (HMI) software. Lockout locks and tags. Required Education/Experience High school diploma or GED. One to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one small group situations to customers, clients, and other team members of the organization. Ability to use effective problem solving skills. Mathematical Skills Ability to use mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in accordance with production paperwork. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance. Pay & Benefits Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (FSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Life, and AD&D); Pet Insurance. Retirement Benefits: 401(k). Paid Time Off (PTO): Includes 1 week of PTO.

WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands. Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who: People First: At Golden State Foods, we’re not just a company; we’re a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured. Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we’re not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work. People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow. Philanthropy & Sustainability: We’re committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe. Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs. Equal Opportunity Employer We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive. To apply, click “Apply” and complete the online application. #J-18808-Ljbffr Golden State Foods