Machine Operator -Midnight 11p - 7a

Kar Nut Products Co; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee discount

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Kar Nut Products Co. in Madison Heights, MI is seeking a Packaging Machine Operator for the midnight shift (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM).

The role supports packaging of Kar's Nuts and Second Nature brands, with a starting wage of $17.50 per hour plus a $1.00 shift premium. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, medical, dental, disability, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee discount.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of machine operator experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Self-directed; able to work with peers and supervisors.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced production setting to keep lines running efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and run various packaging machines efficiently.
• Ensure accurate codes, weights and proper packaging.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Troubleshoot and fix packaging machine problems.
• Maintain a clean work area and follow GMP/QA/OSHA policies.
• Assist with setup and changeovers of packaging equipment.
• Collaborate with team lead and supervisor to meet performance targets.

Skills

Machine operator experience

Positive attitude

Self-directed

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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Machine Operator -Midnight 11p - 7a

Madison Heights, MI, US

Salary Range: $17.50 To $18.50 Annually

We are on a mission to grow Second Nature Brands to $1+B in the next 2 years through a combination of organic growth (increased distribution, e-commerce, and innovation) and through M&A. We have an opening for a Packaging Machine Operator position, who will be an important member of the supply chain team during this growth. This position will be based out of our Kar’s Nuts Products facility located at 1200 East 14 Mile in Madison Heights, Michigan.

A Packaging Machine Operator is a vital member of our production team, assisting in the process of multiple kinds of our famous Kar's Nuts brand and Second Nature brand of trail mix products to fulfill our vision of Making things better by nourishing people and nature.

Regular working hours are Monday through Friday, 11:00pm -7:00am, with weekday or weekend overtime as needed. The starting rate $17.50 per hour plus $1.00 shift premium

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Efficiently monitor and run various packaging machines
• Ensure accurate code dates, weights, and that products are put into appropriate packaging
• Perform assigned preventative maintenance
• Troubleshoot & correct packaging machine problems
• Clean packaging machines and maintain a clean work environment.
• Assist with setting up and changing over of packaging machines
• Work with team lead and supervisor to hit performance targets
• Follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Q&FS (Quality & Food Safety), and OSHA Safety policies
• Maintain clean and safe work area
• Preform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old;
• High school diploma/GED;
• Must have a positive attitude
• At least 1 year of machine operator experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment;
• Self-directed;
• Ability to work well with peers and supervisors;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to keep production lines running efficiently.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for 8-10 hours;
• Walking up and down stairs;
• Lifting up to 50 lbs frequently;
• Working in slightly elevated temperatures;
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by company.
• While performing the duties of this job, you will regularly work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can be high and employee may be required to wear personal protective equipment. This is an indoor food manufacturing setting.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.

This is a full-time position that includes a comprehensive benefit package including paid time off, employee discount, medical, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match!

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Second Nature Brands is a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium and better-for-you snacking and treat products. Our brands include Kar's®, Second Nature® Sanders ®, Brownie Brittle®, Sahale®, and Voortman®. Check out our website at http://www.secondnaturebrandsus.com/ to see how Second Nature Brands is creating snacks and treats that make lives better, naturally.