Machine Operator - A Shift (6am - 630pm)

Newly Weds Foods, Inc.; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to monitor, operate, and troubleshoot packaging equipment in a high-volume production environment. You will follow SOPs, GMP, and safety procedures while ensuring products meet weight, seal, and label specifications. End-of-shift washouts and sanitation must be completed.

You will load materials, make minor machine adjustments, perform defect checks, and document all shift activities. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow SOPs, machine priming, basic operating procedures and sanitation procedures.
• Experience operating manufacturing equipment in mass/high volume production.
• Ability to manipulate small parts and gauges.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems during operation.
• Set up machine at shift start and perform safety checks.
• Adjust machine components to meet product specs.
• Load packaging material and handle jams or malfunctions.
• Inspect and remove defective items meeting quality standards.
• Document shift activities and communicate performance.
• Perform washouts for sanitary processes.
• Must lift up to 55 lbs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate and troubleshoot equipment to produce quality products per customer specs and GMP procedures.
• Carry out complete washouts of machinery at end of production run.
• Set up, load materials, run packaging, and adjust machines as needed.
• Conduct safety checks, document inspections, and maintain cleanliness.
• Record shift activities and communicate performance to other shifts.

Job description

Responsible for monitoring, operating and troubleshooting the equipment while working efficiently and following all procedures for producing quality products according to customer specifications, as well as following safety, GMP and quality procedures. The machine operator is also required to do complete washouts of the machinery at the end of a production run.

Duties & Responsibilities

SKILLS & SPECIFICATIONS

• Understand written and verbal instructions to complete packaging of products. Refer to “Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)”, Machine Priming, Basic Operating Procedures, Machine Operations, and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSPO’s).
• Able to operate various manufacturing equipment in mass/high volume production environment.
• Requires the ability to manipulate small parts and gauges.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning skills to solve a problem.
• Set up machine at beginning of shift to ensure proper working order.
• Perform safety checks throughout shift.
• Adjust machine components according to finished product specifications.
• Load packaging material into machine throughout shift.
• Stop and adjust machine in cases of malfunctions/jams.
• Troubleshoot problems during operation.
• Inspect and remove defective items or those that do not meet quality standards.
• Clean machine, perform preventative maintenance.
• Test and evaluate products to verify correct weights, seals, film orientation, leakers, codes, labels etc.
• Document activities performed throughout the shift – pre-op inspections, quality checks, maintenance performed, maintenance needed, etc.
• Communicate performance information to other shifts.
• Clear lines at the end of the shift.
• Take all required training including washout training for sanitary washouts.

SAFETY & GMP OBJECTIVES

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all equipment and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Comply with all company safety and environmental policies and procedures as well as complying with all OSHA, EPA and other regulatory rules and regulations (THINK “SAFETY FIRST”).
• Ability to recognize unsafe acts and conditions in the facility and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to fully complete appropriate paperwork related to specific job functions in addition to quality and safety/training.
• Ability to recognize and report all incidents; even those that do not warrant treatment.
• Review and execute our Food Safety Plan and MFP Mission Statement in order to provide value to each of our customers with safe, relevant, tasty food products; while never comprising quality.
• Adhere to good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) including proper waste disposal, attire, grooming and hygiene, etc.

• An employee holding this job position is not authorized to represent or speak on behalf of the company, or respond to any media inquiries regarding the company, its business, its products or its customers.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills and Specifications

• Ability to interact effectively with various levels of professionals in the organization.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to guide, teach and communicate with others.
• Good mechanical skills.

Also..

Must be able to attend work as scheduledMust be able to read and write in EnglishMust be able to perform basic math problemsMust be able to perform the jobs of his team members

Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs.Must be able to follow verbal and written instructionsMust be able to interact with others in a professional manner.