What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator - 3rd Shift position at Simply Natural Snacking?
The Machine Operator has the primary responsibility of all packaging equipment. This associate must maximize machine up-time with minimal levels of scrap, rejects and rework, while minimizing accidents and maintaining established standards of food safety.
Job Functions:
- Adhere to the company’s GMP’s and general food safety standards of BRC
- Perform spot checks on products to ensure adherence to approved quality standards
- Responsible for routine cleaning and general maintenance of the workspace as assigned
- Notify supervisor of product discrepancies and/or equipment malfunctions
- Adhere to established company policies and procedures regarding plant safety
- Perform other related duties as assigned, alerting team leaders and managers of idle time
- Adhere to all break time schedules
- Operate designated machinery in accordance with product specifications
- Accurately complete a quality check every ten (10) minutes
- Document any, and all materials used on the wrapper
- Complete any/all food safety related checks and associated paperwork
- Safely and accurately operate equipment
- Adhere to all company polices including but not limited to break times, safety regulations, attendance, and harassment
- Additional job duties as required
Job Qualifications:
- High School degree/GED or equivalent experience
- Good command of the Spanish & English language, both written and verbal
- Basic mathematical aptitude
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work standing for up to eight (8) hours per day
- Saturday and/or Sunday work may be required
- Working knowledge of key safety disciplines, such as LOTO, PPE, and machine guarding
- Must be able to work within proximity of other employees
- Must be able to lift 50lbs regularly and must be able to bend, stoop, twist and turn regularly
- Ability to regularly use ladders and stairs
- Employee Must Adhere to ALL Plant Safety Policies and Procedures
- Proper Lock-Out, Tag-Out (LOTO) observance is always required
- Non-slip rubber sole shoes to be worn while on the shop floor
- Earplugs and Safety Glasses when working around compressed air
- Employee must follow foot traffic patterns when working on the shop floor
