Machine Operator - Snack Food Manufacturing

Monarcasnacks; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Monraca Food Solutions (Evans / Palmex) in Arlington, TX is hiring a Machine Operator to ensure a continuous flow of product on production lines. You will set up, monitor, and adjust machines, working with scales, baggers, and packaging controls to hit target weights and maintain quality.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, prior manufacturing experience, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment, follow instructions, and collaborate with teammates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in manufacturing setting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to collaborate with others and work independently.
• Ability to identify key details.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate Combination Scales to set up weights and troubleshoot overweight/underweight issues.
• Operate Bagger Machines, troubleshoot seals and maintain efficiency on packaging lines.
• Communicate issues to supervisors/maintenance and keep team informed during shifts.

Skills

Operate machinery

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

At Monraca Food Solutions (Evans / Palmex) we are committed to our valued employees, leading innovation, quality, and community. Bringing better-for you snacking to consumers with brands dating back nearly a century, we are proud to bring high quality snacking happiness to the hearts and bellies of our consumers daily. We love what we do; we think you will love us too.

If you are an individual who likes to be challenged and make a difference in a fast-paced team-oriented environment, look no further. Come join a company committed to its employees and inspiring wellness in consumers everywhere.

Competitive Benefits offered to employees:

• Low-cost Health, Vision and Dental insurance coverage
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

We are hiring for a Machine Operator in our Arlington, TX location. Machine Operators are responsible to operate the machines to ensure a continuous flow of product to the production processing lines. This role sets up, monitors, and adjusts machine settings as needed throughout production shifts using computer screens.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Operation of Combination Scales. This includes setting up machine to make a certain weight to be packaged; trouble shooting for overweight or underweight issues; trouble shooting to avoid wrong dumps and case of rework/defective product.
• Operation of Bagger Machines. This includes setting up packaging machine to form a bag; trouble shooting for defective seals and appearance; maintain efficiencies on machines by maintaining machines running; and other activities such as preparing files, materials, tools, formers, inspection checks, etc.
• Communicating in the work environment, keeping other team members informed of any issues or problems that arise in the operation of the machine. This includes supervisor(s) and/or maintenance should the machines require maintenance during the working shift.

Requirements

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• High school diploma or GED and Previous experience in a manufacturing setting or a related position.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues on the machine.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to collaborate with others and work independently.
• Ability to identify key details.
• Ability to troubleshoot.
• Basic computer skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position requires the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with hazardous chemicals and materials, etc.
• While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over slippery surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as samples and record boxes. This position requires frequent pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 70lbs.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, martial or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.