What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator 2 position at Bonduelle?
Position : Machine Operator 2
Department : Salads
Reports To : Production Team Lead
Salary Type : Hourly
Location : Irwindale
Pay : $19.25
Position Summary :
The Machine Operator 2 is a key role within the plant and ensures the production equipment is running correctly and efficiently. The Machine Operator 2 is specifically responsible for operating Atlas Operator, ABL Operator, Past Operator, and Clean Room Operator equipment.
Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!
Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US.
Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.
Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet's resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.
Key Responsibilities :
- Ensure compliance with and maintain all GMP / PPE / Safety, SQF, HACCP & Sanitation guidelines and processes.
- Conduct pre-shift and post-shift inspections for quality (blades and wash system), machine lubricant, and sanitization. Identify equipment inefficiencies and perform preventative maintenance of the equipment when applicable.
- Execute start up procedures including filter, flume, wash tanks, etc. Manage and disperse appropriate water levels amongst all branches of flumes utilizing pasteurizer systems. (Past Op.)
- Identify the appropriate knife utilization dependent on the product specification and validate cut dimensions meet product and order specifications. (Atlas Op.)
- Maintain an uninterrupted flow of product by identifying production needs and access priorities as well as managing change overs and clean breaks to minimize any downtime.
- Customize chemical mixture to protect product spoilage, while ensuring chemical levels meet and do not exceed food safety regulations.
- Visual checks of defects, FO's, size, color, quality, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
Physical Work Environment :
While performing the duties of this job, this position entails use of ladders and catwalks to reach production equipment, regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold for extended periods of time. The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Salary : $19
