What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRODUCTION MACHINE OPERATOR - EXPERIENCE REQUIRED position at Cheese Merchants Of America?
Job Title: Machine Operator
Job Summary:
The Machine Operator is responsible for operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment to meet production requirements. The Machine Operator receives direction from the Line Lead, Supervisor, and Manager.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate high speed vertical fill form seal packaging machines, slicing machine, cup machines or bagging machines.
- Perform daily pre-operational maintenance checks.
- Able to disassemble and reassemble machine correctly.
- Monitor and evaluate product to confirm quality standards are achieved.
- Retrieve raw material and stage in designated location.
- Fill machine with material to ensure uptime.
- Work within a team of 3-6 workers, proactively seeking communication to maintain product flow, and assist in other jobs where needed.
- Able to perform sanitation throughout the shift and participate in weekly cleanings.
- Able to work overtime based on business needs.
- All other duties assigned
Hours & Classification:
Production schedules are as follows but may be modified based on business needs.
- 1st shift: 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- 2nd shift: 4:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
Requirements:
- 1-year experience in a related environment and operating a packaging machine is a plus.
- Understands and is familiar with HAACP, SQF, GMP’s, and FDA guidelines.
- Ability to work and communicate well with others.
- Must be able to display mechanical and problem-solving skills.
- Heavy lifting may be required.
- Attention to detail
- Willing to perform repetitive task for extended periods.
- Ability to stand, bend, and stoop variously for extended periods of time
