Production Stuffing Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Fuel Your Career with Oberto Snacks!

Position: Production Stuffing Operator 1 - 2nd Shift

Type: Onsite

Location: Kent, WA

If you're looking for a dynamic workplace with exciting opportunities, consider joining Oberto Snacks, Inc.

Here's why you should apply:

Innovative Environment:

At Oberto, we thrive on innovation. Be part of a team that constantly pushes boundaries and creates unique snack experiences.

Quality-Driven Culture:

We're passionate about delivering top-notch products. Join us if you're committed to excellence and quality.

Team Collaboration:

Our collaborative work environment fosters creativity and teamwork. You'll collaborate with talented individuals across various functions.

Career Growth:

Oberto offers growth opportunities. Whether you're starting your career or seeking advancement, we've got you covered.

OBERTO HISTORY & MISSION:

Founded in Seattle by Constantino Oberto in 1918, Oberto Snacks Inc's future is brighter than ever. With its growing portfolio of brands, each with its own mission, purpose and army of passionate fans, Oberto continues to be one of the nation's leading and most innovative meat snacks companies. Employing more than 700 food professionals, Oberto's mission is to empower people to make better choices for a healthier and happier life.

As a part of that mission, we strive to provide innovative, delicious, healthy, and convenient protein-packed snacks.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Responsible for operating machines to ensure that quality standards are consistently met, the line meets schedule attainment and line efficiency standards, the mechanical operations run smoothly and Operator 1's can operate the following lines:
Multivac, Circle 40, Shrink Tunnel, Velocity, Ultracan, Shaking, Delinking, Jerky Mixing, Batching, Stuffing, and Spice Blend. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

SCHEDULE:

• 2nd Shift
• 8 hours per day with possible daily overtime and during peak summer/fall production.

WAGE: $23.00 - $29.00 per hour DOE, plus $1.00 for shift differential.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May perform one or all the following job functions:

• Ensure meat, dates, tape, labels, and other supplies are correct according to product specifications.
• Ensure efficient packaging by setting up workstations correctly and effectively.
• Demonstrate leadership by directing employees to assist others where needed on other lines or rework when machines are down.
• Encourage team to be ready to start on time in the morning, after breaks and lunch.
• Perform product quality and QA checks to eliminate or reduce product waste or rework, these may include but are not limited to hourly weight or count checks, oxygen level tests, metal detection, or blade inspection.
• Maximize quality and efficiency by adjusting machines registration, sealing temperature, speed, gas levels, and slicing width.
• Encourage teamwork by informing each team member of their role and responsibility on the line and motivating team members to achieve expected hourly output.
• Maintain current records by filling out required paperwork correctly and completely throughout the run.
• Able to load and thread film on packaging lines.
• Performs metal detection.
• Prepare work area by assembling and setting up workstations.
• Ensure that meat being batched/mixed is to specifications.
• Ensure that correct spices are used and properly recorded in a timely manner.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and account for all inedible products.
• Stage spices to be used by, making sure that all foreign material (cardboard, plastic, etc.) is removed and that all proper handling procedures are followed.
• As directed, perform basic maintenance to equipment, maintain cleanliness of equipment and clean equipment as necessary.
• Ensure proper identification of product by recording weights of tubs/totes with proper batch number and ingredient ticket weights.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
• Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a lead or supervisor.
• Able to set up and adjust the check weighers.
• Stock and sort product for packaging machine operation and coordinate the replenishing of packaging supplies such as film, WIP, boxes, clip strips, or ageless.
• Inspect and remove defective products and packaging materials.
• Manage machine change over's including sanitizing machine for species or allergen changes.
• Run labels according to product specifications.
• Ensure that proper safety and sanitation measures are followed by instructing employees on proper company procedures and then monitoring personnel to make sure all procedures are being followed.
• Ensure smooth flow of work by monitoring production on the processing machine operation (Spice Blending, Shaking, Stuffing, and Delinking). Assign people to various functions of the machine and operation as needed. Maintain…