Operator 3rd shift

Job Description

The Operator I will operate machines such as filling equipment, cappers, labelers, sealers, and other related equipment to meet customer order driven production schedule. To perform duties in operating, repairing, overhauling mechanical equipment. Supervise the operation of machines and equipment. This operation is to be performed keeping safety as a primary objective and following established GMP, Safety, Regulatory and Stratas Foods procedures and policies.

• Must follow GMP’s and safety guidelines and wear PPE and adhere to all safety rules
• Determine machine adjustments based on product specifications and material requirements
• Set stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template
• Observe machine operation and detect product defects and/or machine malfunctions
• Actively identify mechanical issues which have the potential for machine breakdown and/or downtime for reporting to supervisor and reducing downtime
• Properly record reasons for downtime in CDC system
• Stop and reset equipment when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report impairments to the Production Supervisor
• Perform periodic product sample weights to ensure proper fill weight and ensure quality and conformity of filled products against the customer's standards
• Replace and replenish containers of product to be filled and packaging supplies such as film, laminate, and mount rolls on spindles
• Complete documentation required for product quality assurance
• Perform change overs and minor machine maintenance and adjustments as required, and effectively communicate with maintenance personnel when maintenance requirements are more considerable
• Provide assistance to mechanics during preventative maintenance and machine service or repairs following proper Lockout/Tag out procedures

• High School Diploma
• Experience operating in a fast paced, ready to eat food facility a plus
• Ability to be self-guided and motivated to operate independently
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights.

Ability to hear, see, speak, smell and touch well is necessary to perform basic essential task.

$18.06

Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.