Machine Operator

countrypure; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Countrypure seeks a Machine Operator to maintain efficient operation of filling and washing cycles, including silo handling. Responsibilities include loading materials, performing CIP/wash cycles, and recording production metrics.

The role requires attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions. Physical duties include standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and conducting routine equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in work.
• Able to handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events under pressure.
• Extremely accurate and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Reloads and maintains continuous operation including loading of paper cartons/bottles and juices.
• Obtains correct packaging materials and assists in record keeping of material usage.
• Performs CIP and wash cycles for machines including silo CIP, filler CIP, and pressure wash areas; ensures readiness for next run.
• Monitors production quantities according to schedule and records production data.
• Completes production paperwork neatly and timely.
• Monitors products to ensure compliance with specifications and codes.
• Performs quality checks and testing as directed by Quality Department or management.
• Adjusts machinery for optimal production.
• Complies with company policies, safety rules, and keeps area clean and organized.
• Ensures routine quality checks for product brix, codes, and package types.
• Maintains and records machine efficiency and downtime to meet schedule.
• Performs routine operator maintenance, including changing filters and maintaining fluids in coders.

Skills

Clear communication

Accuracy

Under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

1 year relevant experience

Job description

Job Summary:

The Machine Operator maintains efficient operations of machine, including operation of filler, wash cycle, and tie-ins to silos.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reloads Maintain continuous operation including loading of paper cartons/bottles and juices (including the changing of silos).
• Obtains correct packaging materials and other necessary materials to perform work and adequately assists in record keeping of material usage.
• Performs the CIP, and wash cycles for machines including silo CIP, filler CIP, and pressure wash areas, as well as ensures equipment readiness for next run.
• Monitors quantities to production schedule so that the correct quantities are run, do necessary efficiency paperwork, and do monitor weights of filled cartons as well as dye checking for leaks.
• Completes all associated production paperwork in a neat, accurate, and timely manner.
• Monitors products to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Monitors product specifications to ensure correct codes are being utilized.
• Performs all necessary quality checks and testing as determined by the Quality Department or management.
• Adjusts machinery as necessary for optimal production.
• Complies with all Company policies, procedures, and safety rules and maintains a clean and well-organized work area.
• Ensures routine quality checks are performed on product to verify product brix, codes, and package types.
• Ensures machines are running to standard efficiency.
• Performs routine operator maintenance, including filling peroxide and changing filters as necessary, change defective u-cups in valves and maintaining fluid levels in coders.
• Accurately records production, machine efficiency or inefficiencies, and machine downtime to assure that the production schedule is met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and completes work in a timely manner.
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and reacts well under pressure.
• Extremely accurate and detail-oriented.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent; OR
• At least 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, stooping, climbing, and lifting tools and materials.
• Must be able to bend, squat, reach and stretch.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.