Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Title: Machine Operator - 1st Shift Req ID: 6052

City, State: Westfield, WI

HOURS: 4:00am - 1:00pm (Start time could vary between 3am and 4:30am based on line position)

WAGE: $22.95 per hour

JOB SUMMARY: Machine set up and operation in accordance with specifications and safety regulations.

JOB DUTIES:

• Machine set up and operation which includes leveling, filling, moving machines, speed and adjustments. Includes mixers, grinders, packing and all other production equipment

• Perform all required testing that may include: raw weights, batter testing, bone checks, fully cooked temperatures, fried/fully cooked weights, and bone marrow checks

• Mix ingredients and chill, if necessary, to proper temperature

• Maintain all cooking systems which include adjusting speeds and belt heights, scraping tubes, checking fryer temperatures, checking filter system, monitoring control panels, monitoring oil levels in fryer tank, know Gyro and freezer operation

• Will help assist the line in any way needed: i.e. boxing keels, helping repack boxes, helping stack skids when transporter is gone to freezer and helping pack when packers fall behind

• Able to perform marinator operations: reading batch sheets and formulating loads

• Know 8-digit product codes

• Operate and fill Wilevco; Operate Toledo system

• Operate Formax and marinator and other equipment as required

• Know cooler locations and functions, supply line with raw materials

• Must be able to read and understand specifications and batch sheets

• Operate jack in a safe and responsible manner

• Maintain clean and safe work environment

• Complete all necessary record keeping for QA and inventory records; paper and computer entry

• Knowledge and understanding of the HACCP program

• Frequent twisting, bending, and lifting, up to 100 lbs

• Other duties as assigned

  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS: High noise exposure, temperature variations from warm to cool to extremely cold and slippery floors are present. Exposure to cold by working in a cooled area and working with chilled product. Exposure to potentially hazardous/moving equipment. Wear appropriate PPE and other equipment as necessary or required. Exposure to high levels of dust from ingredients.

QUALIFICATIONS: Well motivated person, work well with little supervision, work and communicate well with fellow employees, and is quality conscious of the product we run. Must be able to multi-task and have good math skills. Must meet the physical abilities evaluation requirements for this position. Must successfully complete all required training including Power Jack and Lock Out/Tag Out.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.

Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.