2nd Shift Lead Machine Operator - Food Packaging

Marzetti Company; Horse Cave (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

T. Marzetti Company is seeking a Lead Machine Operator for the 2nd shift (Monday - Thursday) to operate and maintain the packaging line, ensuring tolerances, reducing scrap, and performing changeovers.

You will work with a team, follow safety standards, document information, set up machines, monitor weight, replenish packaging supplies, and coordinate with other shifts. A strong focus on attendance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication with team, management, customers and vendors.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors.
• Records all information as required.
• Sets up machine prior to shift start up.
• Operates packaging machine/equipment in accordance with Safety standards, specifications and instruction.
• Ensures packaging materials are correct, in specification and properly positioned in the machine and changes materials as needed.
• Monitors and adjusts weight control of packaged units and ensures codes are accurate and correct in format.
• Maintains standard production quantities/rates for each product.
• Replenishes packaging supplies such as film, boxes, cartons, glue, ink or labels.
• Monitors machine operation to detect malfunctions; makes minor adjustments/repairs; communicates mechanical problems to maintenance.
• Mounts supplies on spindles or places supplies in hoppers or other feeding devices.
• Provides training for others as needed.
• Coordinates information and equipment with Machine Operator and Utility positions to prior and next shifts Leads & Operators and other dept.
• Fills in for and assists other Machine Operators and Utilities when necessary.
• Regular Attendance is required in accordance with Company attendance policy and procedures.
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Lead and Management
• Complete initial/annual training to ensure the individual is properly qualified (QI) to perform all required job tasks as outlined in training programs/records.

Skills

Machine operation

Leadership

Communication

Job description

T. Marzetti Company is seeking a Lead Machine Operator for the 2nd shift (Monday - Thursday) to operate and maintain the packaging line, ensuring tolerances, reducing scrap, and performing changeovers.

You will work with a team, follow safety standards, document information, set up machines, monitor weight, replenish packaging supplies, and coordinate with other shifts. A strong focus on attendance and continuous improvement.