Machine Operator - Squares 2 - Second Shift 10% Differential

Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc.; Stratham (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. in Stratham, NH is seeking a detail‑oriented Manufacturing Operator responsible for daily set‑up and operation of assigned packaging/production machines, while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

You will monitor production, perform basic preventive maintenance, log run data, support changeovers, and participate in 5S and TPM activities to maximize line efficiency.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate operating knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Active participation in group discussions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to take direction and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical skills related to machinery and troubleshooting.
• Familiar with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) concepts and basic maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up assigned machine(s) to meet daily production goals.
• Coordinate product changeovers to maximize line efficiencies.
• Monitor machine and material quality; report issues promptly.
• Participate in 5 Why analysis to reduce downtime.
• Assist with basic preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Conduct visual quality checks and follow safety guidelines.
• Record production run quantities and material usage in logs.
• Maintain accurate machine logs and downtime data, reporting resolutions to supervision.
• Attend daily/weekly meetings to discuss productivity and safety.”

Skills

Machine operation

Basic mechanical skills

Basic computer skills

Strong communication

Fast-paced environment

Troubleshooting

Total Productive Maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Purpose:

The individual in this position is responsible for the daily set-up and operation of manufacturing machines. In addition, this individual ensures that all L&S safety and quality standards are consistently met.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Machinery

• Responsible for set-up of assigned machine(s) to ensure daily production goals are met.

• Responsible for coordination of product changeovers to maximize line efficiencies.

• Responsible for monitoring the machine and material running through machine to ensure product meets quality and production standards; report problems to line operator in a timely manner.

• Participate in 5 Why analysis to problem solve and ensure minimal down time.

• Assist with performing simple preventative maintenance tasks on machinery to prevent down time.

Ensure quality and safety standards are met

• Responsible for visual inspection of materials and products used to ensure that L&S productivity and quality standards are met or exceeded; may be required to taste product as part of daily quality audits.

• Ensure all health and safety guidelines are followed; consistently report issues in a timely and accurate manner to the Line Operator. Follow proper lockout/tagout procedures.

• Using 5S methodology ensures equipment and surrounding area is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.

• Required to use proper safety gear when performing assigned tasks.

Administrative duties

• Monitor and record production run quantities, job orders, product and wrapping materials used, pallet tags, waste and machinery down times on the work order and directly in the computer system.

• Establish and communicate material stocks availability to meet daily production requirements.

• In partnership with Facilities, responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate record keeping logs that will communicate downtime, resolutions and preventive maintenance conducted on machine.

• Maintain accurate machine logs to identify efficiencies, trends, benchmark problems, issues and resolutions. Communicate consistent issues to the supervisor in a timely manner.

• Attend daily and weekly technical meetings to report and discuss productivity and safety issues, participate in identifying resolutions to problems and making recommendations to management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

• The ability to demonstrate strong operating knowledge of manufacturing equipment

• Basis mechanical skills

• Actively participate in group discussions

Skills & Knowledge:

• Basic Computer Skills (windows-based software)

• Basic written and effective communication skills

• Ability to take direction and execute in a fast-paced environment

• Technical skills as it relates to machinery, and ability to troubleshoot

• Understand Total Productive Management to include Autonomous Management, Preventative Maintenance & Safety and be able to perform basic maintenance on the machine to include inspection, lubrication, and basic repair.

Education:

• High school diploma

Other Requirements:

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach with arms

• Demonstrated hand/eye coordination

• Flexibility to meet rotational shift changes, as required

• Weekend work, as required

Total Rewards:

Compensation Range: Starting pay $20.00 per hour