Machine Operator (Powder) 3rd shift

Default Brand; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Agri‑Mark is seeking a regular, full‑time Powder Machine Operator for third shift (11pm–7am) in West Springfield, MA. The operator ensures powders are properly packaged with correct weights, 100% seal integrity, and lab sampling before transfer to the warehouse.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED/HiSet and current or previous machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment; food industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSet required.
• Current or previous machine operation experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Operate carousel bagger and tote filler to ensure weight consistency and air evacuation.
• Perform routine operator maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain and clean bag sealer for optimum performance.
• Perform metal checks according to SOPs.
• Sample properly and maintain lot integrity.
• Empty and re-bag broken containers as required.
• Verify all documents are filled out per Safety and SQF procedures.

Skills

Machine operation experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSet

Job description

West Springfield
West Springfield, MA, USA

Description

How would we describe a career with Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery? More than 100 years of: Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products and Agriculture!

Cabot Creamery has held B Corp certification since 2012 and became the world's first dairy co-op to do so. This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

Our dairy cooperative is seeking a regular, full-time Powder Machine Operator for third shift (11pm-7am). The Powder Operator will ensure that powder is properly packaged according to type, including accurate weights, 100% seal integrity and correct lab sampling prior to conveyance to the warehouse. Maintain facilities in a sanitary manner to include washing of equipment and cleaning of walls, floors, ceilings and other non-contact surfaces. Pay Range: $27.74/hr. - $29.86/hr. Plus 10% Shift differential on 3rd shift.

Position responsibilities include:

• Schedule flexibility, willingness to work overtime, weekends, holiday and rotate shift, as required. At times overtime, weekend work, holiday work and shift rotation will be mandatory.
• Operate carousel bagger and tote filler ensuring that powder bags are consistent in weight and air evacuation. Perform routine operator maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain and clean bag sealer to ensure optimum performance.
• Perform metal checks according to standard operating procedure.
• Properly sample and maintain lot integrity.
• Empty sly daily and re-bag broken containers, as required.
• Verify that all required documents are filled out properly and are accurate in accordance with Safety and SQF procedures.

Qualified candidates should have High School Diploma (or GED or HiSet) and current or previous machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in the food industry would be a plus for any candidate.

Our support of employee growth includes promoting from within, cross-training and 100% tuition reimbursement. Team members enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, vision, life, disability, competitive salary, 401k retirement plans and generous paid time off. This position is also eligible for wage increases for the first 18 months.

Agri-Mark is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every qualified prospective and current employee. The company does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime victim status, age, physical or mental disability, a positive result from an HIV-related blood test, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected under applicable federal and/or state law.

Agri-Mark complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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