Level 3 Training Operator- 12 Hour Day Shift

Perfetti Van Melle; Cincinnati (OH); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PTO package

13 paid holidays

401k with match

Annual bonus potential

Health insurance

Well-being subsidy

Maternity/Paternity leave

Tuition & education support

Candy allowances

Résumé du poste

Perfetti Van Melle USA in Cincinnati is seeking a Training Operator to join our confectionery manufacturing team. You will operate and monitor packaging and processing equipment, maintain product quality, and follow HACCP and safety standards.

Responsibilities include daily plant activities, shift staffing coordination, sanitation tasks, paperwork, equipment changes, and coaching teammates to meet standards. Strong Excel/Office and SAP knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 18 months of manufacturing experience preferred in food.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Teams) and SAP/SharePoint/Smartsheet.
• Able to communicate clearly and lead a team to solve problems.
• Use basic lean tools to identify and improve processes.
• Coordinate across work boundaries and with maintenance and supervision.

Responsabilités

• Operate start-up, shutdown, lockout, sanitation and packaging/process equipment to meet quality and cost targets.
• Maintain safety, food safety, and clear communication in daily plant activities.
• Monitor product quality, packaging quality and HACCP-related codes and procedures.
• Load/unload machines, supply materials, and handle waste and scrap as needed.
• Perform routine sanitation tasks and minor equipment changes or repairs as required.
• Provide coaching to teammates to maintain standards and train others.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Lean tools

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Outils

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

SAP

Smartsheet

Description du poste

PerfettiVanMelle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We’re currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Training Operator to join our growing team.

Pay: $24.00

Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM

12 Hour Continental – Rotating schedule for entire year - Work Half the Year!

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

Week 1 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON

Week 2 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF

What You Will Do

• Perform all functions associated with the start-up, shutdown, lockout, sanitation, and operation of the packaging and/or process equipment to produce high quality product that meets or exceeds targets for cost and quality.
• Responsible for day-to-day plant activities, working in a team environment that promotes safety, food safety, and clear communication.
• Must hold safety to the highest standard and maintain good manufacturing practices with emphasis in quality and food safety. Monitor and maintain proper product quality, appearance, weight etc. Adjusts, documents and communicates as required.
• Monitor and maintains proper packaging quality, appearance, code dates, etc. Monitor metal detector CCP in accordance with HACCP programs.
• Efficiently operate and monitor all process and/or packaging equipment to maintain product flow.
• Operate automated equipment not limited to touchscreens, electronic sensors, controllers, actuators, photo eyes, and motors.
• Supply, load and unload machines.
• Handle scrap and waste from the machine as necessary.
• Order raw and packaging materials.
• Routinely clean and maintain equipment and work area.
• Responsible for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sanitation tasks.
• Make equipment changes, adjustments and minor repairs as necessary.
• Assist mechanics with troubleshooting issues and repairing equipment on breakdowns.
• Perform minor preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and prevent breakdowns.
• Coach others to maintain standards in their work area. Sets or reinforces expectations for team. Follow up to verify behavior meets expectations.
• Identify employee training needs in an individual/team and trains others. Coaches others to do the same.
• Proactively build and maintain productive working relationships with all people. Coaches others to do the same.
• Know who to go to and where to go to get good information and engage others to make appropriate decision. Communicate and elevate.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of HR practices. Delivers feedback in a professional and positive manner.
• Ensure job positions are adequately staffed at shift change and oversees operation of the production lines to ensure efficient production, as well as, sanitation, PM work and changeover against the schedule.
• Schedule and arrange for temporary employees as required for daily line staffing. Works directly with staffing agency to fill daily line staffing.
• Process beginning and ending shift paperwork in conjunction with other shift lead.
• Accurately complete all production paperwork and works closely with the production schedule to attain daily targets.
• Keep supervisor abreast of any employee issues or concerns and makes recommendations for disciplinary actions.

What We Need From You

• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 months experience in manufacturing environment. Food industry preferred.
• Required knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. SharePoint, SAP, Smartsheet
• Ability to prepare written communication to deliver the proper message and share verbal communications in team or group settings.
• Ability to lead a team to resolve problems and improve results and utilize basic lean tools to solve problems
• Ability to recognize when company resources/information are needed. Locate company resources, evaluate, and use effectively and coach others to do the same.
• Ability to engage people across work boundaries to solves issues
• Ability to communicate with the maintenance department and reports mechanical issues. Communicate effectively with supervisor and management by reporting any mechanical or cleaning problems.
• Must be able to perform in all manufacturing positions for coverage during employee absences.

What We Offer

At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:

• PTO package including vacation, wellness, and pay it forward time off
• 13 paid holidays
• 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
• Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Annual well-being subsidy
• 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
• Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
• Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, Etc.)
• Modest monthly candy allotments (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)

2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 AND 2025 NKY Magazine Best Workplace in Northern Kentucky

Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/non-discrimination employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati