2nd Machine Operator- Raw Portion

Kilcoy Global Foods North America; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilcoy Global Foods North America is seeking a machine operator to run the assigned production line equipment, transport materials, and stage finished products for distribution. You will be responsible for meeting setup times, maintaining yields and efficiencies, and documenting checks on tablets as required.

Under SQF/USDA guidelines, you will uphold GMPs, food safety standards, and a clean, organized work area, while supporting on-time production and quality specifications throughout your

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in a food production environment is helpful.
• Must possess a high level of technical proficiency to assist operators in problem solving while exercising considerable judgment.
• Knowledge of GMPs, SPC, HACCP, OSHA, and USDA regulations is helpful.

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.
• Orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies where needed, and staging finished product final distribution.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

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. Will also be responsible for transporting materials, supplies, and product to designated locations.

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.
• Orderly production and distribution of products by pulling orders from inventory, delivering production materials and supplies where needed, and staging finished product final distribution.

Ensure a clean, neat and organized work area.

• Contributes to the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area.
• 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 is helpful
• 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 is helpful

Core Competencies, Knowledge, And Skill Requirements

Candidates should be self-starters with a strong work ethic and the ability to prioritize their workload to ensure timely issue resolution. In addition, this individual should possess the following skills:

• 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

The work environment is a cold production setting with concrete floors and a freezer This position requires the team member to:

• Stand in sub-zero temperatures 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
• Push and pull with the help of another TM, carts that way up to 500 lbs.
• 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.

Salary Description

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