Machine Operator

Company:

Whisps is a private equity owned, better-for-you snack startup on a mission to put real food substance into snacking. We believe it’s important to nourish ourselves and our families with options that fulfill our body, mind, and soul, not just fill our gut with empty calorie junk food. We’re looking for someone to join our team who is passionate about our brand, delighting customers, and making a positive impact in our food industry.

Summary:

The Machine Operator is responsible for the quality packaging of finished products. They will operate, troubleshoot, and provide maintenance to packaging machinery. They will continuously monitor the packaging line to avoid pileups/jams while removing defective products and/or packaging material. The ideal candidate is a quick learner with previous machine operation experience who can quickly implement processes/procedures and is willing to provide assistance as needed in our packaging operation.

• Shift: Hiring for 1st shift
• Schedule: 4 days of 10 hour shifts with potential overtime
• Training: All new hires will begin training on 1st shift. Once proficient, they can transition to their desired shift.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate, control, and monitor settings of packaging equipment. Equipment should be set to meet specified efficiency standards and adjusted to ensure proper weight and/or volume of product following defined specifications.
• Conduct and support basic preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment. Reporting malfunctions or errors to management immediately and relaying important information about the issue.
• Provide continuous monitoring of label placement, case codes, piece count and orientation as specified by the product standards.
• Perform quality control, follow reporting and record keeping procedures, and report problems to the manager.
• Assist in general data collection, food safety, and other system tasks relevant to packaging.
• Document processes/procedures relating to the operation of packaging equipment.
• Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in work area.
• Additional duties as assigned.

All Employee Responsibilities:

• Participates in a productive and supportive work environment by cooperating with all team members throughout office and production departments.
• Addresses and/or escalates to appropriate parties of any failures to comply with job protocols and requirements.
• Works to continuously develop and improve performance of job duties and contributions to organization.
• Performs job duties and other related duties for the organization as assigned.
• Follow all company policies including but not limited to good manufacturing practices.

Experience and Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED completion
• Previous machine operating experience in a food manufacturing facility, or similar relevant experience.
• Co-packing experience preferred.
• Experience with Bartelt-Horizonal, Combi, PFM, ACM/PCM and Klippenstein-Vertical Baggers preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Personal Characteristics:

• Process-minded individual with the ability to think critically and problem solve.
• Ability to adapt and respond quickly to changing internal and external demands.
• Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and prioritize multiple projects/tasks.
• Ability to use various computer systems, including Microsoft Office, with high levels of proficiency.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively in oral and written communication.
• Commitment to complete work within established time parameters.
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports the organization's goals and values.

Food Safety & Quality Responsibilities:

• Follows the proper handwashing, sanitization, cleanliness, dress, and grooming requirements.
• Adheres to SQF, FSMA, FSA, Sanitation, GMP’s, and HACCP requirements.
• Follows the Company’s procedures and processes for food safety.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly work within a plant environment. The work requires the ability to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk and listen. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud in the plant.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This document describes the current position. It is not an employment contract. Our Company reserves the right to modify Position duties or Position descriptions at its discretion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Elgin, IL 60124: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19