Food Packaging Machine Operator Fast Setup Troubleshooting

Nature's Touch; Kansas; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature's Touch is seeking a production operator to ensure efficient operation of packaging equipment and to support the production line in a refrigerated food production setting. You will perform machine set-ups, troubleshoot issues, and work with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and waste.

Ideal candidates have at least two years in industrial production, experience with packaging equipment, and strong math, communication, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years in an industrial production role.
• Experience with form-fill-seal packaging equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diversified duties to ensure efficient operation of production packaging equipment.
• Provide emergency troubleshooting of production equipment during production runs while working with Production Maintenance Mechanics and Production Managers to maintain efficiency.
• Perform machine set ups and changeovers while maintaining full compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Ensure effective mechanical adjustments are made in a timely manner to avoid downtime and product waste.
• Diagnose minor issues, repair or work with mechanics to help repair equipment, test and make necessary adjustments.
• Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Complete production and quality control paperwork with acute attention to detail.
• Must be somewhat efficient in using a calculator or have a general knowledge of mathematics.
• Effective operation of computer, keyboard, mouse, and HMI.
• Effectively communicate with members of staff at all levels in a professional manner.
• Actively participate in company safety meetings and be a proponent of employee safety.
• Follow all GMPs and all other company quality and food safety programs as they relate to the production department.
• Must be able to operate two packaging machines efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to operate all production jobs somewhat efficiently.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Mathematical aptitude

Results-driven

Initiative

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Nature's Touch is seeking a production operator to ensure efficient operation of packaging equipment and to support the production line in a refrigerated food production setting. You will perform machine set-ups, troubleshoot issues, and work with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and waste.

Ideal candidates have at least two years in industrial production, experience with packaging equipment, and strong math, communication, and computer skills.