Machine Operator

Mastronardi Produce; Albion (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastronardi Produce is hiring a Machine Operator to set up and run equipment in the Packhouse, ensuring high efficiency and safety. This role tracks production and scrap while communicating issues to the shift supervisor and keeping the area clean and organized.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, previous related experience, and the ability to work in a demanding warehouse environment. You will be required to operate equipment safely and meet daily production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong communication and basic mechanical abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Report issues to the supervisor about machine, product, or department.
• Monitor machine performance and fix minor problems.
• Follow safety precautions and startup/shutdown procedures.
• Complete daily startup and shutdown checklists.
• Operate machines to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Aim to meet daily production goals set by the area supervisor.
• Ensure product quality and accurate labeling for country of origin.
• Verify country of origin on labels and pallet tags.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift Schedule:

Monday thru Friday; Saturday as needed -- Day shift

Primary Function:

The Machine Operator is responsible for the set up and operation of the machines within the Packhouse, and to attain goals set forth for the assigned shift. This person is responsible for safely operating the machines at the highest possible efficiency while tracking production and scrap. They are also responsible for keeping the area clean and organized as well as effectively communicating any problems with the machines, product or the department to the shift supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Report to the supervisor about any issues on their machine, product or department.
• Monitor how the machine is running and fix any minor problems
• Understand and follow all safety precautions as well as start-up/shutdown procedures
• Complete start up and shutdown checklist daily
• Operate the machine in a way that eliminates down time and boosts efficiency
• Achieve daily production goals set by area supervisor
• Ensure production quality meets customer spec, focusing on quality of product, case and pallet labels
• Ensure correct country of original on all labels (PLU, Clam, box) and pallet tags
• Ensure line is running efficiently

Education/Background Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous related work experience required

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Proficiency in use of English language with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, present information and direction, and field questions from managers, employees and external contacts
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and attention to detail
• Willingness to be responsible for company property
• Basic mechanical ability
• Must be a high-performance team player; be willing to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment
• Willingness to maintain confidentiality and protect proprietary information
• Willingness to work independently, with minimal supervision and take ownership of job
• Visual and audio sensory are needed regularly

Working Conditions:

• Environment includes an expansive warehouse that is subject to the outside temperature. The background noise approaches 70 dcbs
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. consistently throughout the day