Machine Operator - Beefsteak Blender 1st Shift

OSI Industries LLC in; Oakland (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a Machine Operator to oversee operations at their facility. The role involves setting up machinery, monitoring operations, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and be proficient in Microsoft Office, with a focus on safety and quality in their work environment. This position offers a dynamic work atmosphere in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to follow written specifications and recipes.
• Basic understanding of units of measure.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and monitor equipment operations.
• Perform sanitation and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Data recording and calibration of systems.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Comparative analysis

Following instructions

Reading specifications

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Machine Operator - Beefsteak Blender 1st Shift (Finance)

This role is responsible for operating various types of machinery, as needed, and as described by assigned leadership.

Job Responsibilities

• Job is an individual contributor.

• Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.

• Set up assigned equipment each day according to the posted production schedule and as required based on the product specifications. Disassemble at the close of each day for sanitation.

• Monitor equipment operations: troubleshoot and resolve basic malfunctions, notify supervision and the maintenance staff when significant issues occur.

• Data recording, entry, and adjustment as needed

• Calibrate systems to time, temperature, and positions of equipment.

• Record and interpret temperatures as related to the process.

• Use, read and record measuring devices and product parameters.

• Monitoring equipment daily and taking corrective measures to resolve issues.

• Work with the maintenance staff to establish and implement preventative maintenance programs and best practice equipment operation methods.

• Notify management or supervisory staff if unusual or out of spec operations are identified.

• Perform general housekeeping duties in the production area: maintenance a safe and clean work area while in compliance with existing policy.

• Take ownership and responsibility for the equipment and machinery.

• Comply with organization policies including, but not limited to, safety, good manufacturing practices, food safety, and employment and work rules.

• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 0-1 years of experience in related field is preferred.

• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

• Ability to perform comparative analysis and make recommendations.

• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.

• Ability to read and follow a designated recipe.

• Basic understanding of units of measure and their applications.

• Ability to read, understand and follow written specifications, blueprints, or schematics in English.

Education

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent work experience is required.

Work Environment

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).

• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.

• This role does not require any domestic travel

• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds

• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls, and standing/walking on concrete flooring.

• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.