Machine Operator, Manufacturing

JOB SUMMARY

Machine Operator will be responsible for performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The Machine Operator will also be responsible for inspecting, adjusting, or making changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The list below is intended to capture the most essential duties and responsibilities of the job. The list is not exhaustive, and other duties may be assigned at any time.

• Performs necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation.
• Communicates with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials.
• Operates and monitors equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
• Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
• Maintains logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.

SCOPE

• No supervisory or managerial responsibility. 
• Normal responsibilities associated with monitoring and reporting everyday expenses.
• Equipment and machines include but are not limited to: automated and/or semi-automated powder encapsulator, tablet press, pod, liquid filling dispenser, blenders, bulk powder filler, and mixers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School diploma or GED required. 

Experience

• Two years of experience operating machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food grade manufacturing facility,

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CAPABILITS

• Working knowledge of machine operations, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacturing.
• General knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) requirements as well as safety and risk standards within a manufacturing environment.
• General knowledge of cGMP systems for liquid and powder to secure proper design, monitoring, and control of manufacturing processes.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 
• Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. 
• Able to read and interpret written information. 
• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Generally, the work environment is that of a manufacturing plant, specifically one that manufactures food products. 
• May be required to work weekends, nights, or holidays as a regular part of the job. 
• The incumbent is: 
  1. Continuously required to stand. 
  2. Occasionally required to walk or move from place to place. 
  3. Continuously required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
  4. Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
  5. Continuously required to use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, or moving items. 
  6. Continually required to talk or hear. 
  7. Occasionally required to taste or smell. 
  8. Continuously work near moving mechanical parts. 
  9. Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals. 
  10. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 
• Must 
  1. occasionally lift and /or move more than 20 pounds. 
  2. frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
  3. occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds with assistance. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Some travel is required.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• PPE may be required in certain areas as designated by OSHA.
• Due to safety hazards certain items as defined by OSHA may be prohibited in certain areas.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, scope, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.