Machine Operator - 1pm

Hollandia Dairy Inc.; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollandia Dairy Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator for their San Marcos facility. This full-time position involves operating production equipment while adhering to strict safety and quality guidelines. The ideal candidate will have experience in the food manufacturing sector and a commitment to maintaining high standards. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, generous PTO, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, vision coverage

Flexible Benefits account

Generous PTO allowances

401(k) plan with employer matching

Advancement and growth opportunities

Fun employee and family events

Employee gifts on birthdays & milestone anniversaries

Safety bonuses and raffles

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Similar experience in the Food Manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate all production equipment proficiently following safety guidelines.
• Perform housekeeping at workstation and basic machine cleaning after product runs.
• Collect required samples needed for quality assurance testing.

Skills

Knowledge of SQF

Knowledge of GMP's

Basic speaking, reading and writing in English

Job description

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Job Title: MACHINE OPERATOR – 1PM
Location(s): San Marcos

Wage: $21 per hour
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1pm-9:30pm/finish, overtime as needed
Hours Per Week: 40+ hours; Full Time

Ideal Candidate Criteria: Similar experience in the Food Manufacturing environment with heavy labor experience is preferred.

Job Duties

• A machine operator follows food safety guidelines while donning appropriate PPE for each duty as required.

• Operates all production equipment proficiently - Performs all aspects of each operator's position to include machine functions, necessary records and paperwork, and all required testing.

• Replenish and refill packaging such as cartons, jugs, caps, or bags.

• Follows specific protocols required for cleaning fluid processing equipment and follow proper SSOP standards when cleaning/sanitizing the work area (floors, carts, utensils, and equipment, etc.)

• Inspects milk cases/packaging for damage or excessive foreign substances.

• Use a hand operated non-electric pallet jack, transports stacks of cleaned empty milk dispensers to the filler machine station for reuse. Reports to supervisor any malfunction of the pallet jack.

• Follows quality inspection standards and removing products not meeting quality standards.

• Operates production equipment ensuring safety, quality and accuracy from beginning to end.

• Performs housekeeping at workstation and basic machine cleaning after product runs.

• Performs machine troubleshooting and resolves basic issues.

• Collects required samples needed for quality assurance testing.

• Ensures all paperwork is filled out in a clear legible and accurate format, ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.

• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.

• Reports on food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.

• Works as a team; trains or helps others as needed and where needed as directed.

• Maintains a clean and organized work area at all times. Cleans ingredient warehouses, dock areas, hallways, chemical areas, forklifts, and other areas according to the Master Sanitations list.

• Communicates effectively and efficiently with supervision regarding production issues.

• Prompt and regular attendance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills Needed: Knowledge of SQF & GMP's. Basic speaking, reading and writing in English for data entry and paperwork.

Physical Requirements: Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop. The employee must regularly push, pull; lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Instructions: Employment is contingent upon results of a post-offer background check, drug test, functional assessment and physical.

Applicants who are unable to use the online system due to a disability should call the HR department to request an accommodation.

On day one, excellent medical, dental, vision, employer paid for long-term disability, life insurance (free up to $50k); various additional options to choose from

• Flexible Benefits account (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) allowances and holiday pay
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Advancement and growth opportunities
• Fun employee and family events
• Employee gifts on birthdays & milestone anniversaries
• Safety bonuses and raffles
• Employee assistance program

Hollandia Dairy is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer