Machine Operator II

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc. is seeking a Set up/Changeover Technician in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This role involves providing support for machine setup, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and troubleshooting production issues. Candidates should have at least 2 years of manufacturing experience and a High School diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include training new hires, performing changeovers, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The company promotes an inclusive culture valuing diversity and individual strengths.

Qualifications

• The role requires independently making adjustments on machines after completing training.
• Experience in a food environment is preferred.
• Ability to recommend corrective actions and participate in Root Cause Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide machine setup and troubleshooting support to the production team.
• Perform safety inspections and follow safety procedures.
• Be responsible for changeovers of assigned equipment.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English fluently

At least 2 years of manufacturing or distribution operations experience

Knowledge of GMP’s/HACCP

Basic math skills

Advanced SAP and other Software knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PIT equipment certification

ERP system with RF scanning

Job description

Job Summary

• Set up/Changeover Technician – Production – provides machine set up- troubleshooting support to the production team. Makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality standards, while adhering to centerline information. Notifies production supervisor and maintenance of any mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment; recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of any operational- quality problems or supplies needed. Provides support to other areas within the production department as needed, including all other duties of MOII.

Essential Functions

• Support and abide by the company’s safety program and all safety initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Report all injuries to the Supervisor immediately
• 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 including LOTO points
• Be able to successfully perform setups on manufacturing machines following machine centerline information
• Understand the differences in powders and be able to successfully perform the procedures associated with allergen and flavor cleans
• Communicate with the appropriate Leadership if issues arise in regards to safety and/or quality issues
• Responsible for filling out paper reports correctly and clearly (parts, allergen clean and material change sheets, safety audits, etc.)
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): safety shoes, safety glasses, bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, and nitrile gloves that are required for the department
• Complete monthly training courses
• 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.
• Responsible for performing a machine setup/changeover following production schedule – changeovers of assigned equipment
• Perform the duties as MOII when required
• Responsible to adhere to setup/changeover schedule(s) as planned
• Validate equipment / machine operation after a changeover/set up or extended downtime
• Recommend updates/changes to production equipment -centerline to maintain maximum production and quality results
• Perform Root Cause Analysis on the machines
• Trains new hires to ensure new talent share our values
• Ensure plant personnel practice safe work habits and follow safety rules.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): N95 Respirator, lab coat, safety shoes, safety glasses, bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, and nitrile gloves
• Focus on the details of the task at hand
• Ability to Multi-task
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic information of the position

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English fluently
• At least 2 years of manufacturing or distribution operations experience required
• Knowledge of or familiar with GMP’s/HACCP
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Proficiently operate all line equipment and be Subject Matter Experts for multiple pieces of equipment
• Knowledge of batch recording and material handling procedures
• Ability to recommend corrective actions
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills (using High Jump and RF scan guns)
• Advanced SAP and other Software knowledge and responsibilities
• Certification on PIT to perform multiple tasks within a department (if required)
• Demonstrate the ability to begin the Root Cause Analysis process

Decision Making / Problem Solving

• Independently make 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

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in Food environment or Consumer product
• Experience and previous certification with operating PIT equipment (stand up/sit down forklift) a plus
• Experience using WMS or ERP system with RF scanning a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is classified as Light - Medium Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept. of Labor’s Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

Frequencies: Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Continuous (67-100%)

Lifting Demands

• Lift up to 55 lbs. on a frequent 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 10 ft.
• Carry up to 55 lbs. on an occasional basis up 2 stairs.

Postural Demands

• Work with known allergens – Frequent
  • Most common allergens found in the plant/warehouse environment include, but are not limited to, milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanut and tree nut
• Work with powders – Continuous

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.