Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

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Sunrider is a recognized leader in herbal nutrition, health, and wellness. What began with our founders in 1982 has grown into a global company that operates in more than 50 countries and regions. Together with our Independent Business Owners, we improve the health and wellness of families around the world with a balanced portfolio of more than 400 health, beauty, and home products.

The best and brightest come to Sunrider because we offer a dynamic, diverse workplace that's dedicated to the advancement of science and people. We match your desire for personal and professional growth with robust opportunities that push your potential. We grow together, and we celebrate one another along the way. Because that's what you do for your family.

Sunrider is looking for a Machine Operator

Employee Job Description

Job Title: Machine Operator

SUMMARY:

Sunrider Manufacturing in Midlothian, Texas is looking for a Machine Operator to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity, where you will be Tends to various Food production machines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

include the following but are not limited to. (Other duties may be assigned)

• Operates machine under the supervision of an experienced operator.

• Able to do basic assembly and disassembly of the machine.

• Able to properly clean and sanitize machine parts.

• Reads specifications to determine material requirements, and proper machine set up.

• Monitors the machine operation to detect product defects, machine malfunctions, or the need for any adjustments.

• Performs minor adjustments needed for the machine to run effectively under the supervision of an experienced operator.

• Ensures proper product is being filled.

• Feeds product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices, and unloads wrapped product.

• Fills out required daily production reports.

• Cleans and sanitizes machinery after each run according to GMP guidelines.

• Ensures quality product is being produced.

• Maintains an organized work area.

• Maintains a clean and safe work area.

• Follow GMPs as outlined by company policy.

• Follow safety rules as outlined by company policy.

• May be requested to work in other production departments as needed.

• Assists with yearly inventory.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.  Ability to print and speak simple sentences. 

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

 

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to climb or balance.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

 

Sunrider Manufacturing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Sunrider Manufacturing is an equal-opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Sunrider Manufacturing prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Sunrider Manufacturing conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.