Machine Operator

Mastronardi Produce Ltd.; Town of Albion, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastronardi Produce Ltd. seeks a Machine Operator to setup and run packhouse machines, aiming for high efficiency while tracking production and scrap. You will keep work areas clean and organized and communicate issues to the shift supervisor.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma and related experience, with strong English communication, problem solving, and a team-oriented, detail-focused approach to a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous related work experience required.
• Proficiency in English with professional communication required.

Responsibilities

• Report issues to the supervisor about machine, product, or department.
• Monitor machine performance and fix minor problems to maintain uptime.
• Follow safety precautions and start-up/shutdown procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Property responsibility

Mechanical ability

Team player

Confidentiality

Independent work

Sensory awareness

Education

High school diploma

Previous related work experience

Job description

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

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