Machine Operator II

MOII – Set up/Changeover Technician – Production

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Production Supervisor. FLSA:
Non-Exempt. Supervising Responsibility:
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Sunrise, Florida. Grade/Band:

Set up/Changeover Technician – Production – provides machine set up and troubleshooting support to the production team. Makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality standards while adhering to centerline information. Notifies production supervisor and maintenance of any mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment, recurrent equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of any operational‑quality problems or supplies needed.

Provides support to other areas within the production department as needed, including all other duties of MOII.

• Support and abide by the company’s safety program and all safety initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Report all injuries to the Supervisor immediately.
• Ensure that work procedures are being followed in a consistent manner (Safety, Quality, GMP, MAV, HACCP).
• Know and understand lock out/tag procedures in the department.
• Perform safety inspections and be aware of all the safety points on the machines including LOTO points.
• Be able to successfully perform setups on manufacturing machines following machine centerline information.
• Understand the differences in powders and be able to successfully perform the procedures associated with allergen and flavor cleans.
• Communicate with the appropriate Leadership if issues arise in regards to safety and/or quality issues.
• Responsible for filling out paper reports correctly and clearly (parts, allergen clean and material change sheets, safety audits, etc.).
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): safety shoes, safety glasses, bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, and nitrile gloves that are required for the department.
• Complete monthly training courses.
• Ability to load, unload, move, count/pick, stack and stage product and materials using a sit down forklift, stand‑up forklift, or other MHE as required.
• Responsible for performing a machine setup/changeover following production schedule – changeovers of assigned equipment.
• Perform the duties as MOII when required.
• Responsible to adhere to setup/changeover schedule(s) as planned.
• Validate equipment/machine operation after a changeover/set up or extended downtime.
• Recommend updates/changes to production equipment – centerline to maintain maximum production and quality results.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis on the machines.
• Trains new hires to ensure new talent share our values.
• Ensure plant personnel practice safe work habits and follow safety rules.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): N95 Respirator, lab coat, safety shoes, safety glasses, bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, and nitrile gloves.
• Focus on the details of the task at hand.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English fluently.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing or distribution operations experience required.
• Knowledge of or familiar with GMP’s/HACCP.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Proficiently operate all line equipment and be Subject Matter Experts for multiple pieces of equipment.
• Knowledge of batch recording and material handling procedures.
• Ability to recommend corrective actions.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills (using High Jump and RF scan guns).
• Advanced SAP and other software knowledge and responsibilities.
• Certification on PIT to perform multiple tasks within a department (if required).
• Demonstrate the ability to begin the Root Cause Analysis process.

• Independently make adjustments on the machines after training is completed.
• Working with the maintenance department on improvements.
• Changing parts of the machines to operate with different types of products.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in Food environment or Consumer product.
• Experience and previous certification with operating PIT equipment (stand up/sit down…