Machine Operator

Chobani; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k match

Paid parental leave

Wellness resources

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Chobani is looking for a Machine Operator in Norton Shores, Michigan, responsible for operating and maintaining various machines in production. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety, conducting lab tests, and maintaining records.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude, and experience in the food industry. Chobani offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, 401k match, and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of related experience and/or training.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Pallet Jack Certification.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and operation of all machinery.
• Responsible for startup and shutdown of all machinery.
• Maintain accurate written production records.
• Perform laboratory tests and monitor weight control of products.
• Communicate production status to upstream departments.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Teamwork

Math skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet Jack

Job description

Summary

A Machine Operator is an individual who is responsible for learning to operate and maintain multiple machines in either the Single Serve or Multi Serve departments including but not limited to Loader/Unloader, Depalletizer, Sleever, and Case Packer to support fluctuating production demands.

Job Schedule: C Crew; 2-2-3, 12-hour rotation; 5pm-530am

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and operation of all relevant machinery according to standardized operating procedures (SOPs)
• Responsible for startup and shutdown of all relevant machinery
• Maintaining accurate written production records
• Performing laboratory tests and monitoring weight control of products
• Maintaining sanitary equipment and environment for all relevant areas
• Disassembling and reassembling filler and associated equipment for cleaning
• Clearly communicate to neighboring departments on current and upcoming production status so downstream operators can effectively maintain production output levels
• Troubleshooting minor issues on all relevant machinery and escalates immediately to management or maintenance as needed to minimize downtime
• Uses a pallet jack to stock machine with required packaging materials supplied by material handler
• Other production duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. 1 to 2 years of related experience and/or training
• Must have a mechanical aptitude and demonstrate abilities. Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Pallet Jack Certification
• Experience within the food and beverage industry is preferred
• Must be able to work in a wet environment. Some exposure to cleaning chemicals
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to abide by all required Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background)

Benefits

The salary range for this full-time position is $22.25-$28.75, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid and flexible time off based on start date and tenure and 11 holidays each year.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.