Machine Operator 2nd Shift Pack

Lindt; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt in Stratham, NH is seeking an on-site Manufacturing Operator responsible for daily set-up and operation of manufacturing machines, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

You will monitor production, coordinate changeovers, perform basic maintenance, and keep detailed logs while adhering to 5S and lockout/tagout procedures.

This role requires high school diploma and strong mechanical aptitude, with willingness to work rotating shifts and occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong operating knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set-up assigned machine(s) to meet daily production goals.
• Coordinate product changeovers to maximize line efficiencies.
• Monitor machine and material to ensure quality and production standards.
• Participate in 5 Why analysis to minimize downtime.
• Assist with simple preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Perform visual inspections and follow health and safety guidelines.
• Maintain precise machine logs and material usage records.
• Attend daily and weekly technical meetings to report issues.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Written & Verbal Communication

Ability to take direction

Machinery Troubleshooting

TPM Fundamentals

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Purpose:

The individual in this position is responsible for the daily set-up and operation of manufacturing machines. In addition, this individual ensures that all L&S safety and quality standards are consistently met.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Machinery

• Responsible for set-up of assigned machine(s) to ensure daily production goals are met.

• Responsible for coordination of product changeovers to maximize line efficiencies.

• Responsible for monitoring the machine and material running through machine to ensure product meets quality and production standards; report problems to line operator in a timely manner.

• Participate in 5 Why analysis to problem solve and ensure minimal down time.

• Assist with performing simple preventative maintenance tasks on machinery to prevent down time.

Ensure quality and safety standards are met

• Responsible for visual inspection of materials and products used to ensure that L&S productivity and quality standards are met or exceeded; may be required to taste product as part of daily quality audits.

• Ensure all health and safety guidelines are followed; consistently report issues in a timely and accurate manner to the Line Operator. Follow proper lockout/tagout procedures.

• Using 5S methodology ensures equipment and surrounding area is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.

• Required to use proper safety gear when performing assigned tasks.

Administrative duties

• Monitor and record production run quantities, job orders, product and wrapping materials used, pallet tags, waste and machinery down times on the work order and directly in the computer system.

• Establish and communicate material stocks availability to meet daily production requirements.

• In partnership with Facilities, responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate record keeping logs that will communicate downtime, resolutions and preventive maintenance conducted on machine.

• Maintain accurate machine logs to identify efficiencies, trends, benchmark problems, issues and resolutions. Communicate consistent issues to the supervisor in a timely manner.

• Attend daily and weekly technical meetings to report and discuss productivity and safety issues, participate in identifying resolutions to problems and making recommendations to management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

• The ability to demonstrate strong operating knowledge of manufacturing equipment

• Basis mechanical skills

• Actively participate in group discussions

Skills & Knowledge:

• Basic Computer Skills (windows-based software)

• Basic written and effective communication skills

• Ability to take direction and execute in a fast-paced environment

• Technical skills as it relates to machinery, and ability to troubleshoot

• Understand Total Productive Management to include Autonomous Management, Preventative Maintenance & Safety and be able to perform basic maintenance on the machine to include inspection, lubrication, and basic repair.

Education:

• High school diploma

Other Requirements:

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach with arms

• Demonstrated hand/eye coordination

• Flexibility to meet rotational shift changes, as required

• Weekend work, as required

Total Rewards:

Compensation Range: Starting pay $20.00 per hour