Machine Operator - Log Press - 2nd Shift

OSI Group; Oakland Township (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

401k with company match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision and life

Job summary

OSI Group is seeking a Machine Operator in Iowa. The role involves operating different machinery, setting up equipment per schedule, and ensuring sanitation at close. You will monitor operations, record data, calibrate systems, and communicate issues to supervision.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and 0–1 years of related experience. Work environment is a food manufacturing plant with standard GMP requirements and safety policies.

Qualifications

• 0–1 years of experience in related field preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of machinery as assigned.
• Set up equipment daily per production schedule and sanitize at day’s end.
• Monitor equipment and troubleshoot basic malfunctions; notify supervisors for major issues.
• Record data and adjust parameters as needed; calibrate systems by time, temp, and position.
• Interpret temperatures and use measuring devices correctly.
• Assist maintenance with preventative maintenance programs.

Skills

MS Office

Reading instructions

Verbal instructions

Reading blueprints

Units of measure

English specifications

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Compensation

This role is eligible for overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a week and may also be eligible for additional hourly premiums for perfect attendance and/or working evening or night shifts.

As part of a complete total rewards package, OSI also offers:

• OSI also offers comprehensive paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays and other programs)
• OSI also offers 401k with matching company contributions
• OSI also offers a full suite of benefit offerings (medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary coverages) for you and your family
• OSI also offers educational assistance with opportunities for professional development