1st Machine Operator- Raw Grind Pack

Ruprecht-Company; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruprecht-Company in Mundelein, IL is seeking a machine operator to run the assigned production line, perform checks, and enter data on tablets. The role requires attention to quality and process control to ensure products meet specifications.

You will be responsible for starting lines on time, achieving yield and efficiency targets, maintaining sanitation, and adhering to GMPs and safety guidelines to support a compliant production environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• Must possess a high level of technical proficiency to assist operators in problem solving and meet production process.
• Knowledge of GMPs, SPC, HACCP, OSHA, and USDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Understand, program, and ensure the machine is running properly for production and complete checks; enter information in the tablets.
• Ensure products meet Quality specifications before reaching the consumer.
• Meet setup expectations and start lines on time.
• Maintain or exceed yields and efficiencies by following efficiency standards.
• Meet standards of scheduled run times for the lines.
• Observe and maintain sanitation and food safety standards in a clean, organized work area.
• Follow all GMPs, guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Team commitment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

The machine operator is responsible for the daily operation of their assigned machine on the production line.

Role and Responsibilities

• Understand, program, and ensure the machine is running properly for production and complete all necessary checks, and enter information requested in the tablets.
• Ensure that our products and services meet all necessary Quality specifications before they reach the consumer.
• Meet set up expectations starting lines on time.
• Maintain or exceed goals on yields and efficiencies by meeting efficiency standards throughout your shift.
• Meet standards of scheduled run times for the lines.
• Observe and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards by maintaining a clean, neat, and organized work area.
• Follow all rules / guidelines / GMP's. (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High Scholl Diploma or GED Certificate
• Previous experience in a food production environment required
• Must possess a high level of technical proficiency to assist operators in problem solving while exercising considerable judgment and have the ability to meet or exceed the production process
• Knowledge of GMPs, SPC, HACCP, OSHA, and USDA regulations.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements

• Communication: Exhibit honest and clear communication, both orally and written, for effective teamwork. Treat everyone equally with respect- listen to others and make them feel valued. Where customer decisions or food safety is a concern, communicate on a higher level.
• Time Management & Organization: Organize and prioritize your own actions efficiently and manage a variety of tasks simultaneously. Be flexible and react favorably to multiple priorities, changing schedules and daily assignments while paying attention to detail. Demonstrate a sense of urgency and focus on actions, while multi-tasking.
• Team Commitment: Handle conflict in a mature manner to establish trust with coworkers and encourage team collaboration. Understand the people and departments and support team decisions.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Stand in cold temperatures (38 degrees) for seven (7) or more hours in a day
• Handle cold and wet product throughout the day
• Able to lift to 50 lbs. several times a day and occasionally 70 lbs.
• Visually identify and evaluate product
• Visual ability for driving, able to hear bells and horns for anticipating oncoming forklift traffic
• Repetitive motions of hands and arms. Some overhead reaching throughout the day
• May work in aisles or narrow passageways

Food Safety

Kilcoy has adopted the SQF System for food safety management and is under continuous USDA meat & poultry jurisdiction. All Kilcoy team members are responsible for food safety and quality requirements. Team members will be regularly informed, trained, and held accountable for managing food safety and regulatory expectations within their work areas. Team members should notify their department management about any food safety issues or concerns to be adequately addressed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.