Machine Operator

Machine Operator - Machine Operator At Our Fort Worth Plant

We'd love for you to be part of the Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee family! We are one of the largest tea and coffee manufacturers in North America, with a mission to create a better beverage experience for our customers. As a leading customer solutions provider to some of North America's largest retailers and food service chains, we use state-of-the-art technology and new product innovation to help our customers grow their business and deliver superior products to their clientele. Our team of coffee and tea experts are deeply passionate about what we do, proud of our 100+ years of business success, and excited about building a future with endless possibilities. Come join our team and work among the best, collaborate with high performers, and contribute to challenging work every day!

What You Get To Do

• Set up, operate, adjust, and changeover various packaging machines.
• Partner with other Operators to carry out daily operational tasks.
• Demonstrate and make minor repairs and/or adjustments to equipment as needed.
• Ensure proper safety, quality, and sanitation checks and documentation are complete.
• Communicate with the Control Room and Warehouse on material requirements, including coffee, tea and packaging.
• Document material usage, and rejects/defects as needed.
• Verify production quantities for accurate inventory postings in ERP.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) as needed.
• Ability to use knowledge, creativity, and continuous improvement initiatives for implementing efficiencies, safety and/or quality improvements of the work environment.
• Assist with other packaging lines/personnel as required.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Strive toward qualifications on at least three (3) unique types of packaging machines.
• Experience with packaging equipment in similar environments such as food/beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing, preferred.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Demonstrate initiative, take direction, and execute efficiently, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, Quality Control Points, and Safe Quality Food guidelines.
• Able to demonstrate proper work techniques, training and guiding line team members.
• Ability to train and lead others, work well with varied personalities, respectfully communicate and provide positive feedback, at various levels of the organization.
• Able to work flexible hours, including overtime and periodic weekends and Holidays required.
• Demonstrate safe work habits and excellent work ethics.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate physical capabilities, particularly lifting up to 30 lbs.

What We Offer You

• Competitive Total Rewards package health benefits coverage on Day 1, employer-matched retirement savings plans, optional Health or Wellness Spending Accounts.
• Employee discount program on our coffee and tea products.
• Annual Safety Shoes Program your safety is our #1 priority.
• Tuition Assistance Program we value continuous learning and self-development.

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