Machine Operator - Lawrence, KS

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Location: Lawrence, KS

We are mixing up something new in Lawrence, KS. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest of quality standards. Each bag of Dot's Pretzels tastes as if they were made straight from the home kitchen of Dot herself. Our foundation is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example.

The Dot's Pretzels brand has seen an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to come be a part of our team in the Lawrence, KS location.

Starting at $23.25/hr

Shift differential of $2/hr for overnight shifts

Up to $1/hr pay increase after 6 months of good standing employment

• 401(k) Retirement Plan- with generous company match
• Paid Time off

• 12-hour rotating shifts: 2, 2, 3, scheduled,working 3-4 days each week with e/o weekend off
• A Crew: 6 am-6 pm:
  Sun, Wed, Thurs;
  Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat
• B Crew: 6 am-6 am:
  Mon, Tues, Fri. Sat,Sun, Wed, Thurs
• C Crew: 6 pm-6 am:
  Sun, Wed, Thurs;
  Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat
• D Crew: 6 pm-6 am:
  
  Mon, Tues, Fri. Sat,Sun, Wed, Thurs

Please note that communication will be through phone, email, and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email address.

Candidates are required to take and pass an online pre-hire assessment, which will be emailed upon qualification.

Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule a phone screen.

Post offer Background Check and Drug Screen

As a Machine Operator, you'll be responsible for setting up, overseeing and maintaining the packaging machines to ensure proper quality and packaging of the finished product. This includes housekeeping, assisting other operators and Supervisors to run the department efficiently and effectively, and completing sanitation duties. Assist in troubleshooting, training, and basic maintenance tasks.

• Ensure all bags are running correct weights
• Ensure all bags are in registration, both in cutoff and side to side registration
• Ensure all bags are code-dated properly with both price and date legible and in proper position on face of bag
• Ensure bags are sealed properly on both the back seal and the end seal
• Ensure bag appearance is acceptable
• Add/remove air from bags and ensure proper air fill
• Change bag speed in packaging machines and weighers and ensure running rates based on lead label
• Keep machines clean and area under and around the machine clean and help sweep packing area
• Weigh defected film, record defect and place film in defective area provided
• Keep in feeds, dispersion table, scales, etc, free from buildup
• Perform hourly metal detector checks as required.
• Report any metal detector findings, false activations, or other concerns to management immediately and help with investigation
• Ensure all checks are completed- using a tablet for data entry and record keeping (film verifications, sanitation and 5S paperwork, etc.)
• Complete all required trainings.
• Communicate with all team members, including bakers, leads, packers, PMO's, QC, PC, maintenance, and supervisors
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and metric to SAE conversions - mm to inches, grams to ounces
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form
• Have a clear understanding of how to safely operate packaging machinery
• Computer and software knowledge, including the ability to do data entry and use a tablet.

• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or…