Machine Operator - Syrup Batcher

West Avenue Compassion; Lima, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

West Avenue Compassion in Lima, Ohio is seeking a production associate to operate and monitor the production line, perform kitting and batching coverage as needed, and handle packaging and flavor changeovers.

This role requires lifting 20–45 pounds, standing for long periods, and a willingness to work weekends/holidays; prior experience on high-speed lines and with forklifts is helpful.

Qualifications

• Experience with high speed production lines.
• Experience with pallets and forklift operation.
• Experience operating packing, filler, and related equipment.
• Experience reading blueprints and understanding machine flow.
• Experience with manufacturing computers, troubleshooting and alarms.
• Experience with sanitization and GMP practices.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and basic repairs.
• Flexibility to work weekends/holidays and lift 20–45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production line(s) to ensure efficiency.
• Move materials and finished products to maintain proper flow.
• Ensure packaging quality and perform changeovers as needed.
• Conduct basic maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment.
• Keep work area clean and safe; document downtime and operations.
• Collaborate with maintenance and team members to expedite repairs.

Skills

High speed production

Forklift operation

Packing machine operation

Filler machine operation

Blueprint reading

Manufacturing computers

GMP/sanitation

Preventive maintenance

Teamwork

Tools

Pallet handling equipment

Job description

* HOME SHIFT IS FIRST SHIFT - TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
** POSITION IS ALSO VACATION RELIEF COVERAGE
*** Primary responsibility is kitting - this job will also include batching coverage as needed.

Position operates one or multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment. This may include moving raw material handling to the production line, and/or filling, capping, sealing, labeling or packaging product. Removes damaged products or supplies, as needed. Position responsible for production, package, and flavor changeovers. Maintains required product inspection processes. Performs basic troubleshooting and minor repairs to ensure production equipment runs efficiently.

Position requires lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling cases weighing 20-45 pounds per case repeatedly over a long work period. This position requires walking or standing most of the time during the shift and may include stooping, crawling and crouching over and under conveyors. Position may be required to work weekends and/or holidays.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Operate and monitor production line(s) to ensure efficiency
• Remove or shift materials and/or finished products to facilitate proper flow
• Ensure package and product quality
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Operate all manufacturing equipment (including new technologies) efficiently and safely
• Clean equipment and area before, during, and after shift
• Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practices
• Expedite repairs to line, working with maintenance as necessary
• Keep daily records of down time and machine operations
• Work well with others in a team-oriented atmosphere
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
• Blending Equipment: understand and safely operate the High Shear / High Speed mixer, while batching in a timely manner.
• Shipping and Receiving: Having the ability to properly set up outgoing concentrate shipments as well as receiving concentrate.
• Concentrate Inventory: perform weekly concentrate inventory and PQI duties.

Job Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years or older

HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with high speed production lines (e.g., high output, high performance equipment, fast paced production environment, etc.)
• Experience with pallets (e.g., operating a forklift, stacking/bundling product, etc.)
• Experience operating a packing machine (e.g., stacking, bundling, and wrapping product, etc.)
• Experience operating a filler machine (e.g., ensuring right mix of product, operating production computer, etc.)
• Experience reading blueprints (e.g., read schematics on a machine, understanding production product flow, etc.)
• Experience with computers in a manufacturing setting (e.g., electronic settings, line speed, pressures, basic troubleshooting, solving for faults/alarms and resetting equipment, etc.)
• Experience with sanitization (e.g., basic procedures/steps, GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES in a food plant, identifying risks)
• Experience with minor mechanical repairs (e.g., jams, using tools, making basic adjustments to equipment, etc.)
• Experience with preventative maintenance (e.g., inspecting and maintaining equipment, detecting and correcting issues before they occur, etc.)

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

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