Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Tandem Foods; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Foods in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Machine Operator to manage packaging equipment, maximize uptime and minimize scrap while upholding food safety standards.

The role requires performing routine quality checks, adhering to GMPs and BRC guidelines, and promptly reporting equipment issues to supervisors. You will help maintain a clean, safe workspace and follow all policies, with additional duties as required.

Qualifications

• Experience following GMPs in a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of BRC food safety standards.
• Ability to perform routine quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs and general food safety standards (BRC).
• Perform spot checks to ensure adherence to approved quality standards.
• Responsible for routine cleaning and general maintenance of the workspace as assigned.
• Notify supervisor of product discrepancies and/or equipment malfunctions.
• Adhere to established company policies and procedures regarding plant safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, alerting team leaders and managers of idle time.
• Adhere to all break time schedules.
• Operate designated machinery in accordance with product specifications.
• Accurately complete a quality check every ten (10) minutes.
• Document any, and all materials used on the wrapper.
• Complete any/all food safety related checks and associated paperwork.
• Safely and accurately operate equipment.
• Adhere to all company polices including but not limited to break times, safety regulations, attendance, and harassment.
• Additional job duties as required

Job description

The Machine Operator has the primary responsibility of all packaging equipment. This associate must maximize machine up-time with minimal levels of scrap, rejects and rework, while minimizing accidents and maintaining established standards of food safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to the company’s GMP’s and general food safety standards of BRC.
• Perform spot checks on products to ensure adherence to approved quality standards.
• Responsible for routine cleaning and general maintenance of the workspace as assigned.
• Notify supervisor of product discrepancies and/or equipment malfunctions.
• Adhere to established company policies and procedures regarding plant safety.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, alerting team leaders and managers of idle time.
• Adhere to all break time schedules.
• Operate designated machinery in accordance with product specifications.
• Accurately complete a quality check every ten (10) minutes.
• Document any, and all materials used on the wrapper.
• Complete any/all food safety related checks and associated paperwork.
• Safely and accurately operate equipment.
• Adhere to all company polices including but not limited to break times, safety regulations, attendance, and harassment.
• Additional job duties as required