Machine Operator 1st Shift

Surlean Foods; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in the United States is seeking a machine operator to maximize production efficiency and ensure product quality. Candidates should have a high school education and good manual dexterity. The role involves operating machinery, setting up piping systems, conducting seal tests, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates must be adaptable to various working conditions and able to lift up to 50 lbs while maintaining an orderly work environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to communicate and work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to maximize production and efficiency.
• Set up pumps and piping according to instructions.
• Conduct tests to ensure product quality.
• Run products according to customer specifications.
• Weigh products in accordance with SPC program.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Purpose: To operate machinery in a manner that maximizes production and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for completing specification, set up sine pump and piping according to instruction manual and piping diagram.
• Switch CIP jumpers back to production.
• Power up; turn power on Since Pumps, Surge Hoppers, and On Packs.
• Check on Pack parameter settings.
• Conduct a seal strength test as outlined in operator’s manual.
• Check printer for proper code date.
• Set Kettle screen to automatic mode.
• Responsible for dry pick up. Break down at end of shift following setup/break down procedures.
• In total responsible to set up equipment at start of shift.
• To check printers for proper product code, to rework hot rework in a timely manner in accordance with rework program.
• To run product in accordance with customer specifications and quality standards with rework program.
• To run product in accordance with customer specifications and quality standards.
• To weigh product in accordance with SPC program.
• To break down equipment at end of shift.

Working Conditions

Frequently requires standing, lifting, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, smelling, listening, speaking, and seeing to perform the essential job duties.

Work conditions vary; quitting time will vary based upon production needs, and flexibility is critical. Temperatures range from 30 to 110 degrees in processing departments.

Exposure to potentially dangerous machinery and equipment are present in the plant. Potential electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards are also present. The noise level is high and constant. Floors are damp and slick. Must be able to bend, stoop, pull and lift up to 50 lbs., and to stand for long periods of time.

Knowledge

• To strive to meet all daily ship schedules.
• Know metal detector policy and proper handling of product.
• To keep the packing equipment and work area in a safe and orderly manner.
• Know and understand how to keep area clean.
• To have an up to date inventory of packing supplies.
• Have knowledge of sanitation procedures.
• Be willing to rotate jobs.
• Know and understand good manufacturing practices.
• Know and understand safety guidelines.
• Know and understand lockout/tag out procedures.
• Other jobs as assigned.

Education and Work Experience

High school education or equivalent preferred. Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination. Ability to communicate and work well with others in a team effort.