Adjustor Operator-1st Shift

Location: Northumberland

At Furmano Foods, you're joining a values-driven company with a purpose far greater than profit. Since 1921, we've stayed true to our farm, faith, and family roots-nourishing our customers, team members, partners, the land, and the future. We take pride in crafting quality, shelf-stable foods including beans, tomatoes, ancient grains, and vegetables for retail and food service markets nationwide. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dedication to sustainability, we offer team members the opportunity to make a lasting impact while upholding a legacy of quality, service, and stewardship.

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The Adjustor is responsible for ensuring the continuous, efficient, and high-quality operation of the labeling production line. This role involves maintaining mechanical components, adjusting equipment for optimal performance, performing line changeovers, and responding promptly to any line interruptions. The Adjuster will conduct regular quality checks, including print accuracy and label application, and ensure supplies such as corrugation are adequately stocked. Strong troubleshooting skills, accurate record-keeping, and effective communication with team members and other departments are essential for success in this role.

Education: High school diploma or GED required; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience / Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing with machine operation environment preferred.

• Prior experience operating automated or semi-automated machinery is highly desirable.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and troubleshoot basic machine operations.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, safety procedures, and instructions.
• Basic math and counting skills; able to maintain accurate records if required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Food safety is the responsibility of every employee. Any issues should be brought to the immediate attention of area supervisor of manager.

Responsible for keeping mechanical aspects of the label line fine-tuned for continual non-interrupted flow of product

Check and document proper cleaning of print heads and proper glue application.

Responsible for maintaining supply of corrugation in Tray packer for a continual non-interrupted flow of production

Respond quickly to line shutdowns and lend assistance to help start up again

Be alert and ready to trouble shoot on the entire line

Must be able to adjust all equipment on the lines for maximum smooth continual operation of the lines

Must be able to make changeovers on the line

Is responsible for checks after each new product is introduced on the line as well as constant periodical checks for quality of labeling, proper codes, and correct print on cases.

Responsible for ensuring there is no damage being created on the line

Must be able to proficiently operate all aspects of the line

Must keep accurate records

Any and all jobs assigned by supervisor

Effective cross-departmental communication.

Skills and Abilities:

Mechanically inclined to analyze problems and take corrective action

Leadership skills

Good Communicator, listener and negotiator

Make decisions and prioritize jobs

Must be a team player

Physical Requirements:

Body Movements - the amount of time spent performing each physical requirement:

• Occasional - 1/3 or less
• Frequent - 1/3 to 2/3
• Continuous - 2/3 or more

Standing: Frequent to Continuous

Walking: Frequent to Continuous

Sitting: Minimal

Lifting: Minimal to Occasional (medium duty position / ability to lift 50lbs)

Carrying: Minimal to Occasional (medium duty position / ability to carry 50lbs)

Climbing: Occasional

Climbing Stairs: Minimal

Climbing ladders: Occasionally

Crawling: Occasionally

Working in kneeling position:
Occasional

Working with arms extended at shoulder level or above: Minimal

Twisting and Turning: Frequent to continuous

Reaching: Occasional

Bending: Occasional

Driving: Minimal

Pushing and Pulling: Occasional

Hand Movement: Manual…