Machine Operator Filling - 3rd Shift

At the heart of our company is a deep passion for creating fresh, healthy, and artisan-quality food that brings people together. We honor the craft of artisan cooking, using scratch-made stocks, hand-chopped herbs, and only the highest-quality ingredients, complemented by cutting-edge technology. This allows us to deliver consistently safe, exceptional products on a large scale.

But it’s not just about the food. Our culture is built on principles that shape how we grow, both as individuals and as a team. One of our core values, Honoring Development, guides us to actively seek out, celebrate, and nurture one another’s talents, strengths, and interests. By fostering each other’s growth, we strengthen our relationships and capabilities, driving both personal and professional success.

We also believe in Honoring Each Other. We surround ourselves with passionate people who share our love for great food. Through mutual respect and collaboration, we create an environment where employees are empowered to thrive, building trusting, and rewarding relationships with our clients, partners, and one another.

If you’re looking for a place where your skills, passion, and ideas can flourish, we invite you to explore the opportunities available within our dynamic and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

Performs operations of machines, including troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, quality control, and waste control. Flows towork

Performs weight and wastetracking

Effectively delivers residual to manualline

Organizes andmaintainsall tools andscales

Sanitation of equipment is required

Follows department escalation to ensure all major incidents are dealt withpromptly

Trains peers and temporary workers on processes and machine operation within the department

Make sure down time is gettingentered intothe HMI with clear explanations of what happened

Performs data sheet checks and ensures completion of datasheet

Organizes andmaintainsall tools andscales

Perform tasks to support other departments when directed

Works with team towards meeting Filling metrics to drive goals and sustainability of the teams, this to be done through resource alignment, planning ahead for changeovers, looking ahead to optimize the schedule, empowering the teams to drive communication and tight tracking of loss through each process order

Other duties as assigned by Team leader or Business Unit Leader

Qualifications and Experience

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

Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry

Must be available to work overtime and weekends

Technical

Experience:

Ability to learn system logic andoperateHMI/control panels and fine tune equipment for minor and major adjustments

Required attributes

Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward

Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of theteam

Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Creative problem-solving skills

Obsessive attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects atonce

Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments

Passionate about food

Willing to addressdifficult situationshead on with patience and respect

As A Leader Within the Kettle Cuisine Team You  Are Expected To:

Model and support Kettle’s Core Values and safety culture

Create a culture of accountability &performance

Drive a focus on quality and continuous improvement

Plan work, trackresultsand resolve variances

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

Works with little supervision, but work is reviewed.

Exercises discretion within areas of responsibility.

Recommends actions and…