Food Machine Operator

Position: Open Food Machine Operator
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Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.

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About The Opportunity This position is responsible for maintaining, controlling, and operating vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machines and equipment that are used in the manufacturing process.

Essential Job Functions The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties; however, it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

Perform startup checks at the beginning of each shift.

Perform machine setup before each shift and perform testing procedures to ensure that machines work optimally during production, logging results electronically by hour against set efficiency targets.

Ensure that all partial pallets, bags, containers, are available and accessible.

Perform front line preventative maintenance.

Monitor and perform routine adjustments and calibrations on each Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machine.

Monitor all product to be packaged to ensure best quality standards are being met against provided work instructions.

Maintain proficiency in operations in three key areas: equipment maintenance, safety and environmental awareness, and effective operations.

Set up (assemble & disassemble), change over, operate, monitor, and adjust equipment on vertical form and fill and seal packaging equipment to meet all finished pouch quality specification and production requirements.

Disassemble, clean, and sanitize packaging & support equipment using designated cleaning chemicals following documented safety and cleaning procedures for product changeovers.

Adheres to all GMP, including sanitary requirements, Food Safety, Safety, and Standardized Work procedures so there is no cross contamination of product.

Ensure equipment lockout procedure is used prior to doing any cleaning or adjustment/repair which requires safety guards to be removed, or which may expose employees to injury through inadvertent movement of machine parts.

Troubleshoot and/or identify equipment failures or problems. Perform minor troubleshooting, part replacement, and maintenance of packaging and related equipment. Report any need for equipment repair or maintenance.

Ability to learn SAP and navigate the system.

Ensure that all material and packaging are correct and meet all the customer and Company specifications against provided work instructions.

Ensure adequate housekeeping in the work area throughout the day to include maintaining and cleaning machine(s) before and after each shift.

Education & Experience High School Diploma desired

Mechanical and troubleshooting ability

At least 3 years in manufacturing position

At least 3 years in a machine operator position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to interpret written and oral instructions

Ability to troubleshoot problems on VFFS Baggers Ability to run and manage two baggers simultaneously

Understanding of food standards and allergens, in relations to machine operations

Ability to produce at a high level

Ability to be proactive vs. reactive

Ability to work with plant management for required results

Ability to be able to work independently and as part of a team Ability to perform all computer functions as they pertain to the job Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to plan ahead and follow schedules

Physical Requirements & Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions…