Machine Operator

Monroechamber; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 48,216,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group in Janesville, WI, is hiring a Machine Operator for the 1st shift (6:45am - 3:00pm) with overtime as needed. This potential-to-hire position involves candy production and requires following SOPs to ensure quality.

You will set up and operate machines, monitor quality, troubleshoot issues and maintain GMP/food safety standards while standing for the shift and lifting up to 50 lbs. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) to perform duties.
• Maintain consistent candy quality by managing levels, temperatures and material flow.
• Ensure proper machine speed as directed by supervisor/lead.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve independently.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs to operate and set up machines.
• Monitor product quality and adjust process variables as needed.
• Lead line positions as directed by leadership.
• Review production schedule and set up accordingly.
• Maintain GMP and food safety practices at all times.
• Keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

SOP compliance

Quality control

GMP

Food safety

Troubleshooting

Job description

Position Title: Machine Operator Wage: $17.00/hour Shift: 1st Hours: 6:45am - 3:00pm (Overtime as Needed)

Reached a dead end at your current job? Check out how this position can create a new path! QPS Employment Group has a great opportunity available for a Machine Operator at a company in Janesville, WI. This is a potential to hire position.

Machine Operator Responsibilities:

• Follow verbal or written standard operating procedures (SOP) to perform job duties including set up, changeover or shut down procedures
• Maintain consistent quality of candy produced by continually managing variations of candy level in machines, supporting material levels, temperature settings and product quality that naturally change during the process
• Maintain proper speed of the machine as advised by the lead or supervisor
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve independently
• Lead equipment line positions as necessary or as directed by leader
• Review production schedule daily and set up as needed
• Understand and follow good manufacturing process (GMP) and safety rules
• Demonstrate commitment to food safety and continuous improvement
• Maintain clean work area

Requirements For Machine Operator:

• Able to stand for entire shift
• Able to reach with hands and arms
• Able to use hands to grasp, handle and feel
• Able to occasionally walk, stoop, kneel and crouch throughout shift
• Able to regularly lift and/move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. regularly

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