Machine Operator \\ Production - 1st (4a-4p | 2-2-3)

Grassland Dairy Products, Inc.; West Point (NE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hire incentive

Job summary

Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. is seeking a Machine Operator to monitor and operate production equipment and packaging lines for butter products. The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail and adherence to safety and quality standards in a busy plant environment.

You will be responsible for operating printing and packaging machines, performing sanitation, and maintaining accurate records. The position requires flexibility with a 2-2-3 schedule and compensation of $20.70 per hour plus

Qualifications

• Candidates should be able to follow manufacturing, safety and quality practices.
• Demonstrated attention to quality checks and correct packaging procedures.
• Ability to operate and assist with print and packaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Follow good manufacturing, safety and quality assurance practices.
• Verify product weights, coding and packaging accuracy.
• Operate and sanitize print and packaging equipment.
• Maintain documentation and record-keeping formats.
• Load parchment paper or cardboard onto machines and assist with cleaning.
• Backfill to other positions as needed and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Quality awareness

Tools

Printing equipment

Packaging machinery

Job description

The Machine Operator is responsible for monitoring and operating various production equipment and machines. They package butter products to meet customer and company standards. They maintain a neat and orderly work area while maintaining efficiency standards. Machine Operators will perform sanitation of equipment and area.

This position requires exceptional teamwork and attention to detail for the proper operation of all printing and packaging machines.

Schedule

4:00 AM - 4:00 PM on 2-2-3 Schedule

(Work: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday - Off: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday / Following week: Work: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday - Off: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Pay

$20.70 per hour, review at 90-days; Double time Sundays; $2,000 Hire Incentive

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow and comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, and quality assurance practices.
• Verify quality control items such as product weights, coding, packaging, etc.
• Perform assembly, disassembly, cleaning, and sanitizing of print and packaging equipment.
• Maintain proper documentation in all record keeping formats.
• Operate print & packaging equipment at an efficient level to fulfill plant demands.
• Load parchment paper and/or cardboard box flats onto machines as needed.
• Assist with general cleaning and housekeeping throughout the plant as needed.
• Backfill to other positions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.