Machine Operator - 2nd Shift - 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Our Home; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the snack industry is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator (2nd Shift) to ensure efficient operation and maintain quality standards in production. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. This position offers opportunities for growth and collaboration within a supportive culture focused on health and quality.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401k Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Parental Leave

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Two to four years related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of computer skills.
• Ability to do repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operates, monitors, and documents the supporting equipment.
• Ensures compliance with safety procedures and quality standards.
• Responsible for cleaning and sanitation of production areas.

Skills

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

As a family of brands, it is Our Home's ethos to create and provide delicious, wholesome snacks to communities throughout the U.S. at a great value. We strive to create snacks that offer nourishment and a warm and welcoming sense of familiarity. Our Home is not just the house we live in, but the communities of which we are a part. Our Home gets the best snacks into hands, homes, and communities around the country so that we can flourish together.

We believe that a unified culture and shared values are essential to our success. At Our Home...

We have Growth Mindsets: We grow ourselves, our teams, and our company, both personally and professionally.

We embrace Integrity & Accountability: We do what we say we are going to do, and take ownership of our actions.

We Push the Boundaries: We challenge the status quo, and are creative problem solvers who win where others don't.

We believe that we are Stronger Together: Collaboration is at the center of what we do. We win and lose together.

Our Home makes snacks for everyone and will continue to be known for flavorful snacks with better ingredients that satisfy every occasion and craving. We deliver this through our portfolio of household favorite snack brands, including Pop Secret, From The Ground Up, Food Should Taste Good, Popchips, RW Garcia, Good Health, Parm Crisps, Sonoma Creamery, and You Need This. Our Home is one of the fastest growing Better For You food brands in the country and this explosive growth requires great people with a passion for better-for-you snacks.

We are seeking a Machine Operator (2nd Shift), who will be accountable for ensuring efficient operation in relation to material usage, product waste, and process parameter control to meet production objectives while improving quality, safety, and sanitation performance to maintain continued customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates, monitors, and documents the supporting equipment to enable efficient and quality production.
• Prepare Packing machines for production and adjust as necessary for Schedule.
• Pre-stage rolls of film on skid for production run and put away at end of shift.
• Lift Film Rolls (up to 60 lbs.) on to packing machine
• Lift Formers (up to 50 lbs.) on and off machine at shoulder height
• Use printers to place appropriate codes and prices on bags, labels and cases
• Select correct scale and bagger programs for scales for scheduled SKU’s
• Program, troubleshoot, and make adjustments on scale and bagmaker to ensure consistent feed for good bags weights and efficiencies.
• Routinely check bag weights, code dates, prices, proper seal of packaging and bag integrity.

• Responsible for carrying out daily assignments following all established department SOPs.
• Operate overhead shaker conveyor system to ensure product delivery to correct machines.
• Ensure and oversees shift compliance with safety procedures and programs.
• Responsible for the end of day cleaning and sanitation of the production areas and supporting equipment assigned on SSOP's, food safety, and following Good Manufacturing Practices protocols.
• Responsible to assist in training new operators.
• Maintains an organized and sanitary work environment at all times.
• Completes all manufacturing paperwork, record and scan seasoning usage,
• Manage data entry in Redzone in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned that will impact and support the overall outcome of the company and department objectives.

Work Environment/Physical Demand

• Required to use hands to handle, or feel; reach, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell.
• Able to lift/move up to 80 lbs.
• Specific vision includes the following: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts; loud work environment
• All employees are responsible for immediately reporting any food safety, food quality, safety issues, or plant security issues to management for appropriate action.
• All employees are responsible for upholding the principles of SQF Food Safety Code.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Two to four years related experience and training preferred.
• Should have working knowledge of computer skills
• Ability to do repetitive tasks, detail oriented, understanding of the food industry and safety standards.
• Knowledge of Lockout Tagout
• Teamwork and communication skills required
• Critical thinking skills accompanied with a sense of urgency is a must

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Parental Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability

No recruiters, please