Operator- Pouch Bags; 3rd shift

Overview

Operator
- Pouch Bags (3rd shift) at Georgia Nut Company

• Flexible schedule that adjusts to the frequency of and need to perform changeovers
• Takes lead on all change overs and set ups
• Has the ability of doing set ups and change overs in the schedule time frame
• Capable of multitasking and assisting other operators covering 3 shifts
• Discover training needs within the group, provide training while motivating team members
• Creating an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture
• Will oversee process hour by hour to ensure quality products
• Monitor team performance, and will report any deviation to department lead or supervisor
• Able to maintain accurate records of quality control checks, production numbers or waste
• Document in detail on all SSOP, CCP, IPIS etc… in order to support documentation in a quality matter
• Will provide answers to associates questions, will assist with associate s difficulties, and oversee associates work for quality and guideline compliance
• Understands production schedules, production computer systems, and batch order instructions
• Employee will report food, employee safety, and quality issues to their supervisor
• Employee will meet or excide efficiencies while communicating inefficiencies (down time)
• Work effectively and efficiently with teammates to package products
• Monitor packaging machine during the packaging process in order to identify and correct malfunctions
• Adjust machine components and machine film tension and pressure according to size or processing former of product
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor
• Regulate machine flow, speed, and temperature
• Ability to work with a variety of equipment, while keeping area clean, organized and free of clutter
• Perform metal detector verification to ensure product is free of metal
• Complete paperwork which includes downtime, machine log, and batch orders
• Consistently able to changeover between items in less than the allowed standard (sanitation and changeover)
• Provide direction to team while changing over (disassembling, reassembling) and/or cleaning
• Report any safety matters or malfunctions to the department lead or Supervisor
• Perform all job functions within required General Manufacturing Practices (GMP s)
• Understand and use production standards, specifications and advise when producing inefficiently
• Keep accurate and legible documentation
• Work with maintenance to help trouble shoot machine problems
• Verify that product meets quality standards, while counting and recording finished and rejected packaged items
• Clean, oil, and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment, such as opening valves or setting guides
• Wear proper personal protective equipment at all times (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)

• At least 1 year of prior packaging operator experience
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Basic math, communication, computer, and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate in English and work in a fast paced environment
• Mechanical skills to troubleshoot and adjust equipment to ensure quality products
• Ability to stand on a concrete floor for long periods; bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Good attendance is a condition of employment

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Food & Beverages

Location:

Niles, IL