The Machine Operator level III supports the overall enterprise by operating various production machines per SOP and in compliance with the daily production schedule. They generally lead a team and are responsible for the daily performance of their assigned line. They coordinate through teamwork and collaboration with peers and both upstream and downstream teams including the Line Support, Material Handling, and QA under the general supervision of the Department Lead and Shift Supervisor.

WHY CHOOSE SWEET CANDY?
Sweet Candy offers a strong total rewards package including;

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Program
• 401K (3% contribution with up to another 3% match)
• Paid Vacation
• Up to 40hour/year Paid "Life Happens Time"
• 10 Paid Holidays (including Family Week - week between Christmas and New Year’s)
• Educational Benefits (Tuition Sponsorship and Dependent Children Scholarships)
• Health Insurance Benefits available 1st of the month following date of hire
• Domestic Partner Health Coverage
• Merit Wage Increases
• Shift Differential
• Tenure Differential
• Professional Development
• Supplemental Insurance Benefits
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Product Discounts and Giveaways
• Company Events

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. In addition to required proficiency in each of the competencies listed above, the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School Diploma or equivalent is required. 1 year(s) of machine operating experience and 1 year(s) of food manufacturing experience is preferred; or any combination of education, experience and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities;

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements:

• Must exhibit a knowledge of Safety standards and practices, ensuring that each shift ends with no preventable workplace accidents
• Must possess and demonstrate knowledge of Food Safety, Quality and GMPs as it pertains to personal and manufacturing practices ensuring minimum risk of contamination
• Possess and demonstrate knowledge of internal systems and processes
• Ability to follow direction and use critical thinking to achieve goals
• Must work well in a collaborative and multi-cultural, team-oriented environment
• Adaptability/flexibility to changing priorities is imperative as well as the ability to act/react in real time
• PIV certified on all position required vehicles and maintain certification
• Results driven and proactive with ability to own and execute area of responsibility with excellence
• Must be able to read and comprehend English for work orders/instructions, SOPs, safety requirements and policies/procedures
• Basic English proficiency required to read and follow instructions and work orders, maintain records and logs as assigned so that thorough and accurate documentation exist for inquires, audits and reports