Machine Operator II

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Machine Operator Lead, where you'll be at the forefront of manufacturing innovation. This role offers a chance to work with cutting-edge equipment, ensuring quality and safety in a dynamic environment. With a supportive team and opportunities for career growth, you will play a crucial role in maintaining operational excellence. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a structured schedule that promotes work-life balance. If you are passionate about manufacturing and eager to develop your skills, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing machines and setups.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain various manufacturing equipment.
• Train new hires and ensure adherence to safety protocols.

Skills

Manufacturing Equipment Operation

Root Cause Analysis

Forklift Operation

GMP/HACCP Knowledge

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1 Year of Food Environment Experience

Tools

Sit Down Forklift

Stand-Up Forklift

Job description

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Immediate Hiring for experienced Machine Operator Leads at Glanbia Performance Nutrition!

Compensation for roles at Glanbia varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Illinois. This range may not be applicable to other locations. The hourly rate for Illinois based employees for this role is $24.75/hour ($24/hour + $0.75 shift differential).

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, FSA, HSA, Life & Disability Insurance, 19 Days Paid Time Off and 6% 401K match!

Monday through Friday set schedule!

• 2nd Shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Join the Glanbia Performance Nutrition team as a Machine Operator Leads (Machine Operator IIs). We are holding next-day interviews and have multiple shift opportunities available!

When you join our manufacturing team, you will enjoy the chance to develop your career and stretch your skills in an environment that requires innovation, initiative, and teamwork!

What you’ll do:

As a Machine Operator II, you will be responsible for the overall operations and leadership of different types of manufacturing equipment including maintaining and adjusting machines during operations and downtime cleaning activities

Every day, you can expect to:

• Work with known allergens
  • Most common allergens found in the plant/warehouse environment include, but are not limited to, milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanut and tree nut
• Be able to successfully perform setups on multiple manufacturing machines
• Understand the differences in powders and be able to successfully perform the procedures associated with allergen and flavor cleans
• Responsible for filling out paper reports correctly and clearly (parts, allergen clean and flavor change sheets, safety audits, etc.)
• Ability to load, unload, move, count/pick, stack and stage product and materials using a sit down forklift, stand-up forklift, or other MHE as required.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis on the machines
• Trains new hires to ensure new talent share our values
• Support and abide by the company’s safety program and all safety initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Report all injuries to the Supervisor immediately
• Ensure plant personnel practice safe work habits and follow safety rules.
• Ensure that work procedures are being followed in a consistent manner (Safety, Quality, GMP, MAV, HACCP)
• Know and Understand lock out/tag procedures in the department
• Perform safety inspections and be aware of all the safety points on the machines and/or MHE
• Communicate with the appropriate Leadership if issues arise in regards to safety and/or quality issues
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): lab coat, safety shoes, safety glasses, bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, and nitrile gloves
• Trouble-shoot issues before making adjustments on the machines after training is completed
• Working with the maintenance department on improvements
• Changing parts of the machines to operate with different types of products
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To thrive in this role, you must:

• Lift up to 55 lbs. on an occasional basis 6 inches off Ground to Waist.
• Lift up to 30 lbs. on an occasional basis Waist to Shoulder.
• Carry up to 55 lbs. on an occasional basis up to 5 ft.
• Be able to pull a 55lb bag from a height of 60 inches on an occasional basis.
• Be able to successfully perform setups on manufacturing machines assigned to
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English fluently
• Knowledge of or familiar with GMP’s/HACCP
• Required 1 year of food environment or consumer product experience
• Preferred 6 months of experience operating PIT

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the particular job.It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.