Machine Operator Class 9A

C.-Mondavi-; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

C.-Mondavi- in California seeks a Bottling Line Operator to perform line operation, changeovers, cleaning, and preventive maintenance with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will follow SOPs and maintain a clean production area.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, adjusting timing, and supporting continuous improvement while adhering to food safety protocols. 1–2 years on a high-speed bottling line and ability to lift up to 55 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience on high-speed bottling line with fillers, cappers, labelers, etc.
• Working knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English and operate PLC, HMI and other applicable computer technology associated with bottling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend the function of each piece of high-speed bottling line equipment including its capabilities and limitations.
• Operate and maintain the cleanliness of bottling line fillers, cappers, labelers, packers, palletizers, wrappers and surrounding areas.
• Identify proper change over components using packaging codes.
• Display the aptitude for removing and installing package change-over parts.
• Neatly store and maintain change-over components.
• Set the equipment for proper bottle to guide clearances.
• Understand and adjust all equipment timing points.
• Recognize and resolve improperly adjusted components.
• Make production adjustments to all equipment as necessary.
• Read and understand technical manuals and follow documented practices and procedures.
• Inspect for proper machine component performance.
• Perform in production cleaning.
• Follow, observe and enforce all safety rules and food safety protocols.
• Understand and follow sanitation procedures of bottling equipment.

Skills

Bottle line ops

PLC/HMI

English communication

Manual handling

Job description

Description

Position Purpose

Under the supervision of the Bottling Manager/Supervisor/Lead, this position will perform all duties related to bottling line operations, changeovers, cleaning/sanitation, PM's and some corrective maintenance. Operator must maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency, adhere to company SOPs, and contribute to maintaining a clean and organized production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehend the function of each piece of high-speed bottling line equipment including its capabilities and limitations.
• Operate and maintain the cleanliness of bottling line fillers, cappers, labelers, packers, palletizers, wrappers and surrounding areas.
• Identify proper change over components using packaging codes.
• Display the aptitude for removing and installing package change-over parts.
• Neatly store and maintain change-over components.
• Set the equipment for proper bottle to guide clearances.
• Understand and adjust all equipment timing points.
• Recognize and resolve improperly adjusted components.
• Make production adjustments to all equipment as necessary.
• Read and understand technical manuals and follow documented practices and procedures.
• Inspect for proper machine component performance.
• Perform in production cleaning.
• Follow, observe and enforce all safety rules and food safety protocols.
• Understand and follow sanitation procedures of bottling equipment.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience on high-speed bottling line with fillers, cappers, packers, palletizers, labelers, etc.
• Working knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English and operate PLC, HMI and other applicable computer technology associated with bottling equipment.
• Ability to move raw materials of up to 55 pounds
• Good communication skills when issues arise with proper notification given to Production Manager, Maintenance Manager and/or Lead Maintenance Technician
• History of good attendance and reliability.
• Ability to work overtime & weekends when necessary