Machine Operator

JOB TITLE: Machine Operator

DEPARTMENT: Warehouse

REPORTS TO: Warehouse Manager

LOCATION: Lincoln, RI

HOURS / SHIFT: 1st shift

ABOUT US:

Since 1750, Finlays has served as the industry’s trusted leader in the supply of tea, coffee, and botanicals extracts to the world’s beverage brand owners. Through engaged employees and a continuous improvement mindset, Finlays has grown this legacy in the North and South American regions. Finlays Americas delivers safe and consistent “fit for purpose” quality products and services, meeting regulatory requirements and customer expectations by being an integrated, customer-centric solution provider.

DESCRIPTION:

This position will initiate set-up, run, troubleshoot, and changeover of pieces of equipment that the employee will run. Collection of production data and production samples for statistical and quality programs. To ensure all activities are handled in accordance with Finlay’s mission, business philosophy, ethics, and goals. Hourly rate is $18-19 per hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate filler, label and/or packaging equipment on the production line.
• Troubleshoot problems.
• Communicate any issues to team lead or supervisor.
• Clean equipment after running daily.
• Gather and maintain the required materials, bottles, caps, tape, boxes, labels.
• General housekeeping, removal of trash, clean work area.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
• Prepare all shipping documents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Responsible for consistently maintaining safe quality food products by following good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring visitors, contactors and customers are documented on each visit in and out of the facility to maintain good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense/food security and HACCP controls.
• Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to management.
• Responsible for partnering with others, sharing knowledge, skills and information within the assigned team and across functional areas.
• Ensure all safety work practices are adhered to.
• Exhibit an understanding of quality standards and ability to speak to Finlays quality systems.
• Must be able to communicate in English
• Must be a team player, flexible and have good time management skills.
• Must be quality conscious and detail oriented.
• Mechanically inclined and understand the production process.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE

• Productivity
• Quality

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 75 lbs. on a continuous basis
• Wet, humid, and hot workspace
• Ability to stand, bend, and stretch for up to 12 hours
• Moderate noise level

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

QUALITY STATEMENT:

Our Quality and Food Safety Management strategy is anchored by our food safety and quality culture and a two-pronged approach to “be the best” as we produce “only the best”. Every employee has a role to play in this strategy as outlined by the following:

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), allergen control, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements so that we make consistently safe, quality products.
• Ensure the presence of visitors, contractors, and customers are documented on each visit in and out of the facility to maintain good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense/food security and HACCP controls.
• Report all food safety and quality issues to management immediately.
• Partner with colleagues across all functions to share knowledge, skills, and information regarding quality and food safety.
• Adhere to all health and safety work practices.
• Exhibit an understanding of quality and food safety standards and be able to speak about the Finlays quality and food safety system and your role in it.
• Handle customer complaints in a timely and professional manner so that the customer is put first, always.
• Participate fully in Finlays programs that drive continuous improvement methodologies.

Any employee in doubt as to the role they play in the Finlays quality and food safety management system must reach out to the site Quality Manager or VP of Quality.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Finlays Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Finlays employs individuals that are 18 years of age or older.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.