Machine Operator II

General Summary: Responsible for the operations of different types of manufacturing equipment including maintaining and adjusting machines during operations and downtime cleaning activities.

Essential Functions:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic information of the position

Education/Experience:

Lifting Demands: 

Work Environment:

• Work with known allergens – Frequent
  • Most common allergens found in the plant/warehouse environment include, but are not limited to, milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanut and tree nut
• Work with powders – Continuous
• Lift up to 55 lbs. on an occasional basis 6 inches off Ground to Waist.
• Lift up to 30 lbs. on an occasional basis Waist to Shoulder.
• Carry up to 55 lbs. on an occasional basis up to 5 ft.
• Be able to pull a 55lb bag from a height of 60 inches on an occasional basis.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in Food environment or Consumer product
• Experience and previous certification with operating PIT equipment (stand up/sit down forklift) a plus
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English fluently
• At least 2 years of manufacturing or distribution operations experience required
• Knowledge of or familiar with GMP’s/HACCP
• Proficiently operate all line equipment and be Subject Matter Experts for multiple pieces of equipment
• Knowledge of batch recording and material handling procedures
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills (using High Jump and RF scan guns)
• Advanced SAP and other Software knowledge and responsibilities
• Support and abide by the company’s safety program and all safety initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Ensure that work procedures are being followed in a consistent manner (Safety, Quality, GMP, MAV, HACCP)
• Perform safety inspections and be aware of all the safety points on the machines and/or MHE
• Be able to successfully perform setups on multiple manufacturing machines
• Communicate with the appropriate Leadership if issues arise in regards to safety and/or quality issues
• Responsible for filling out paper reports correctly and clearly (parts, allergen clean and flavor change sheets, safety audits, etc.)
• Complete monthly training courses
• Ability to load, unload, move, count/pick, stack and stage product and materials using a sit down forklift, stand-up forklift, regular reach truck, and other MHE as required. 
• Perform Root Cause Analysis on the machines
• Trains new hires to ensure new talent share our values
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):  N95 Respirator, lab coat, safety shoes, safety glasses, bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, and nitrile gloves