Manufacturing Machine Operator

divh2Machine Operator Opportunity at Cascade Coffee/h2pWhat does it take to create 1.7 BILLION cups of coffee a year? Ask Cascade Coffee! We are excited to announce that we are hiring stellar Machine Operators on all shifts with possible Food Beverage Manufacturing experience! For more than 45 years Cascade Coffee has been the premier specialty coffee contract manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. Specializing in roasting, grinding, flavoring, and packaging coffee, catering to the worlds finest coffee brands worldwide./ppCascade works behind the scenes to provide innovation, world-class coffee roasting, and a wide variety of packaging options to highlight their loyal customers brands. Founded in 1977, the company operates from a 150,000 square foot manufacturing and roasting facility, more than 2 million pounds of green coffee storage facility, over 50 million pounds annually of coffee roasting capacity as well as multiple roasting lines, flavor mixing systems and 14 automated packaging lines./ppWhy Cascade? We offer a unique blend of benefits for you and your family!/ppWAGE RANGE: $19.00-$20.00/Hour | DOE with potential to grow and for OT!/ppSCHEDULES: Monday to Friday; 6:30am 3:00pm, 2:30pm 11:00pm OR 10:30pm 7:00am/ppREPORTS TO: PRODUCTION SUPERVISORS/ppHealthcare benefits | Multiple coverage levels of medical, dental, and vision plans./pp401k Roth or Pre-Tax options | $1 for $1 match and once eligible to enroll, ZERO vesting period./ppLong Term Disability and life insurance | Company provides coverage for all employees./ppVoluntary Life, Disability, Accident Critical Illness | Various insurance programs are offered to support your needs./ppEmployee Assistance Program | To support you and your familys overall wellbeing to achieve your best and most productive self./ppSick and Vacation plans | Cascade understands the vital importance of a quality work/life balance./ppPet insurance | Multiple coverage levels for whatever best suits your furry (or not so furry) friend./ppCascade Cares | Exciting engagement programs each month./ppLeadership Training | We invest in and dedicate time to training some of the best leaders in the industry./ppThe machine operator position encompasses the operation of all coffee packing equipment to ensure quality and conformity of filled and packaged products. Duties must be performed in ways that maximize production efficiency./ppResponsible for general repair, maintenance and cleaning of machinery as needed./ppInputs package quality testing results into Quality Windows program./ppOversees finished packaged items from machine and separates rejected items./ppManages machine components and settings according to product size./ppPerforms periodic inspection on machinery and mechanical equipment for accuracy of UPC code printing and label registration./ppOptimizes run-time during periods of shift rotation./ppClears jams and reports malfunctions for maintenance./ppResponsible for product size change over and tracking product flow./ppAdjusts machine controls for proper fill during production runs./ppActively communicates with maintenance all machine problems that exceed an operators ability to fix./ppCooperates with maintenance in all mechanical changes, PLC updates, and equipment installation./ppIncorporates rework into the finished product at established quality specifications as required./ppFulfills quality functions and conforms to all quality control regulations and procedures./ppCompletes record keeping and other paperwork as required./ppResponsible for general housekeeping around the production area./ppUpholds and provides safe, high-quality, consistent products, and superior services that anticipate, meet or exceed the requirements of our customers./ppComplies with General Safety Communication Program./ppPerforms other duties/tasks as assigned on an as needed basis./ppMaintains a high-quality product./ppUnderstands how to read package quality specifications (die-lines, temperatures, measurements, bag height etc.)/ppBasic experience with hand tools./ppWorking knowledge of computer basics and experience with data entry./ppManufacturing experienced desired./ppObserves physical changeover of product on the machine./ppHas ability to trouble shoot minor problems on packaging machines./ppHas a novice understanding of centerline machine settings adjustments (time, pressure, temperature)./ppBasic ability to read, write, calculate simple math, and withstand moderate amounts of stress./ppHigh degree of organizational skills required to maintain uninterrupted machine operation./ppGood analytical skills needed to plan and implement various machine operation functions./ppAbility to address complex problems and propose viable solutions./ppTo direct and train the case packer and end-line to perform essential job functions, at the behest of the supervisor or lead./ppExcellent oral and written communications skills required./ppPersonal protection equipment and other Good Manufacturing Practices are mandatory./ppOperational knowledge of various coffee packing machines, printers, and metric tooling./ppThis position is inside a warehouse roasting facility that requires constant standing on concrete floors, exposed to loud equipment noise and subject to coffee dust and flavoring smells./ppHigh school diploma or equivalent./ppRegular attendance and promptness are a must for this job./ppThis job requires a high degree of teamwork./ppAssists new training of employees as directed./ppCascade coffee is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We celebrate our differences because we believe diversity drives innovation and leads to sustainable success. We recruit, hire, and promote our partners based on capability and performance, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status./p/div