Machine Operator - Blender (Bilingual)

A3 Solutions, Inc.; Hodgkins (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

A3 Solutions, Inc. in Hodgkins, IL is seeking an on-site production worker to operate and maintain packaging lines, ensuring safety, accuracy and efficiency.

You will follow batch sheets, monitor weighing and blending, and keep paperwork up to date to prevent contamination and ensure product quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or food production is preferred.
• Ability to read batch sheets and perform weight adjustments.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety processes and procedures.
• Inspects product to verify conformance to customer specifications, including proper application of ingredients/materials.
• Records all ingredients received and used during each shift.
• Measure and blend ingredients according to batch sheet instructions and monitor blending process.
• Maintain sanitary condition of blender and equipment.
• Train all new employees on duties needed to maintain line.

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Comply with all safety processes and procedures.
• Inspects product to verify conformance to customer specifications, including proper application of ingredients/materials.
• Records all ingredients received and used during each shift.
• Measure and blend ingredients according to batch sheet instructions and monitor blending process.
• Operates auxiliary equipment associated with the operations of the machine including but not limited to weigh scales, conveyor systems, etc.
• Ensures blender is maintained in a sanitary condition.
• Recommends measures to improve methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Analyzes production problems and assists team members in solving them.
• Maintains process control paperwork.
• Ensure test pieces are fed through metal detector per SOP frequency.
• Ability to make weight adjustments on filler/Control seal bar temperature / dwell time and pressure.
• Ensure product is being fed through metal detector. Ensure test pieces are fed through metal detector per SOP frequency.
• Operates other packaging related equipment such as conveyors, tape machines, hand jacks, etc.
• Sets up and break down of machine(s). Correctly disassemble blender, sifter, cluster collector/Clean and sanitize equipment and work area.
• Obtain all required paperwork for shift (e.g, scale verification, batch blend, time blend).
• Train all new employees and general laborers on duties needed to maintain line.
• Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Reports any unsafe or hazardous work conditions or safety-related issues to Management.
• Perform general labor duties assigned, and other duties assigned by management.