Machine Operator

Overview

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• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Compliance to SOPs, GMPs, Housekeeping, Safety, and all other FE policies.
• Inspect settings for codes, dates, leaks, oxygen levels, and seals to ensure proper operation of the assigned equipment.
• Complete all required safety, food safety, production, maintenance, and other documentation as required. These forms include, but are not limited to packaging machine forms, quality forms, packaging downtime forms, forming tube inspection and Teflon tape related forms.
• Participate in process improvement projects or new product testing.
• Report any equipment malfunction to the PMO, floor coordinator or supervisor immediately.
• Report any unsafe condition immediately.
• Independently run and support assigned designated packaging machines and support equipment; assist higher level Operators as needed.
• Execute necessary changeovers in equipment, film, printers, and related ancillary processes while ensuring production expectations are met.
• Assure that all date coding and bag labeling is correct (e.g., packages, boxes, etc.).
• Plan ahead on supplies needed for upcoming products per schedule.
• Keep work area and equipment clean and free of garbage/debris at all times.
• Able to assist in different lines or baggers as needed.
• Work as directed and as a team; support teammates; contribute to goals.
• Ability to set up multiple machines for startup and during production.
• Be willing to assist in all jobs on line to keep machines running at all times.
• Work cooperatively with process owners to maintain quality standards.
• Ensure quality products are produced by meeting quality specifications for production on assigned line(s); monitor via equipment setting confirmation and other probes/meters.
• Make machine adjustments as needed to achieve and maintain expected equipment performance.
• Employees may be assigned other tasks such as packing, palletizing, trimming, inserting master packs, housekeeping, rework, and general labor activities on a temporary basis.
• Actively support other team members, including cross-training and coverage during breaks and meals as needed.
• Able to pass LOTO (Lock-Out Tag-Out) training annually and lock out machinery when required.
• Advance to Machine Operator II through training and education after 1 year.

• Must have basic mechanical troubleshooting skills and know basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, simple formulas, conversions).
• Must take a written test to demonstrate proficiency.
• Must have ability to accurately track downtime and performance indicators.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English at the level of work instructions, diagrams, and related equipment documentation and support materials.
• Must adhere to GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and PPEs (Personal Protection Equipment).
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds (dead lift) continually and handle box opening for 8 hours a day or more.

• Must pass a math aptitude test and must pass the required strength physical examination.
• Must have repetitive hand and eye movement skills.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift (8 hours or more) and perform repetitive motions such as push/pull/lift, twist, stoop, and bend continuously.
• Must be able to climb stairs or step up onto a platform several times during the shift.
• Must be able to work in a noisy, wet, and cold environment (approximately 30-34 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Must be able to work 6 or more consecutive days including overtime, any shift, late nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary.

• Prior experience in a similar temperature/strenuous work environment preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Must have previous experience operating related food processing equipment or equivalent. Must pass the written exam before being assigned to Operator III. Prior experience in a packing environment.

High School diploma/GED, some Technical School coursework, or Mechanical/Vocational Certification.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.