Machine Operator - Nights

Overview

At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI;
Brookings, SD;
Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, .

• Sign-On Bonus: $1,000, paid in two installments of $500 each—one after 90 days and another at 180 days from your start date.
• Referral Bonus: $500 bonus to the referring employee once the new hire completes 90 days.

• Hourly Production team operates on a 12-hour rotating schedule. This position is for the Night Shift, 5:30 PM to 6:00 AM.
• Shift Rotation: 2-2-3 pattern with two weeks repeating.

Week 1:
Monday – Work;
Tuesday – Work;
Wednesday – Off;
Thursday – Off;
Friday – Work;
Saturday – Work;
Sunday – Work.

Week 2:
Monday – Off;
Tuesday – Off;
Wednesday – Work;
Thursday – Work;
Friday – Off;
Saturday – Off;
Sunday – Off. The two-week rotation then repeats.

This posting covers three potential Machine Operator positions—Tetrapak, Volpak, or Ixapak—that may be available at the time of application. The specific position cannot be guaranteed. As a Machine Operator at Materne, North America in Traverse City, MI, you will operate machinery on high-speed production and food processing lines.

$24.62 – $26.85 per hour.

• Operate Tetra Pak machine – mixing of materials and products
• Load ingredients into Tetra Pak machine according to Materne’s specifications
• Work with computer interface to monitor equipment
• Read schematics and diagrams to monitor machine activity (flow, machine status, temperature settings, level indication)
• Test pH, viscosity, brix, and flavor additives using quality devices
• Break down machinery with hand tools to clean and sanitize
• Receive/inspect materials and accept or reject per specifications
• Observe materials to identify contamination or foreign materials
• Detect equipment problems and troubleshoot
• Operate industrial carts and power hand carts
• Inspect product as it moves through the manufacturing process for quality
• Complete paperwork and document downtime

• Operate high-speed manufacturing equipment via touchscreen/HMI
• Read schematics and diagrams to monitor machine activity
• Inspect product for quality during the process
• Conduct sample testing and record data
• Operate industrial carts, power hand carts
• Perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance
• Clean work area and sanitize equipment
• Complete daily paperwork and reports

• Operate Ixapak machine in a high-speed environment
• Work with computer interface to monitor and start/stop equipment; reset robotic arm positions after line shutdown
• Load materials into Ixapak machine
• Set machine to adjust number of pouches for different packaging sizes
• Understand mechanical operation to adjust and manipulate Ixapak machine
• Break down machinery with hand tools to clean and sanitize
• Observe materials to identify contamination or foreign materials
• Inspect pouches for uniformity and quality
• Detect equipment problems and troubleshoot
• Document tracking sheets for machine efficiency and downtime
• Operate industrial carts, power hand carts

Must be able to stand for an entire shift (12+ hours) and lift up to 40 lbs.

High School diploma or GED preferred;
Technical/Trade School preferred.

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in the food industry is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude
• Computer skills
• Basic math skills
• Competency with weights and measures

Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

In person

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