Marination Package Machine Operator

Ben E. Keith; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short and long-term disability

401K with matching contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance Program

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Credit Union

Job summary

A prominent distribution company located in Texas is seeking a Machine Operator to operate a packing machine and ensure product quality. Responsibilities include general maintenance, checking packaging and product quality, and reporting issues. Ideal candidates will have 3-6 months of experience in a fast-paced environment, knowledge of machine operation, and teamwork skills. Benefits include short and long-term disability, 401K matching, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 3-6 months of operating a machine in a high-speed production environment.
• Basic understanding of machine functions and pre-operation inspections.
• Familiarity with pallet jack, forklift, or other industrial vehicles.
• Basic understanding of machine functions and pre-operation inspections; stop, start, speed adjustments.
• Experience with various cuts of meat and pork desired, but not required.
• Familiarity with pallet jack, forklift, or other industrial vehicles.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Basic math knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Operate a packing machine and perform general maintenance.
• Check packaging and product quality to prevent defects.
• Report any issues to supervisor and FSQA Team.
• Report issues to supervisor and FSQA team.
• As production demand varies, all Machine Operators are expected to have hour and day flexibility.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Partner with supervisor and FSQA team on product quality issues.
• Maintain all work surfaces, tools, and equipment clean and sanitized.
• Always follow the USDA, HACCP, SSOP, food and employee safety policies, rules and regulations.
• Always follow OSHA and the Ben E. Keith employee safety policy, rules and regulations such as Lock Out Tag Out.
• Wear required protective and food safety equipment at all times while in the production area.

Skills

Operating a machine in a high-speed production environment

Teamwork skills

Basic math knowledge

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

life insurance, long term disability, 401(k)

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers' expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees-continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is to operate a packing machine, hand pack finished products, box and prep for shipping.

• Set-up, tear-down, adjusts, monitors, and performs general operating maintenance on pack machines.
• Operation of the packaging equipment, load finished product into machine, box, label, and stack boxes on pallets to prep for shipping.
• Responsible for checking packaging and product quality. Inspect packages for defects, seal integrity, pack quality to prevent leakers in the finished goods case. Check package weights, julian dates, and product codes.
• Report any issues to supervisor and FSQA Team.
• As production demand varies, all Machine Operators are expected to have hour and day flexibility.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Partner with supervisor and FSQA team on product quality issues.
• Maintain all work surfaces, tools, and equipment clean and sanitized.
• Always follow the USDA, HACCP, SSOP, food and employee safety policies, rules and regulations.
• Always follow OSHA and the Ben E. Keith employee safety policy, rules and regulations such as Lock Out Tag Out.
• Wear required protective and food safety equipment at all times while in the production area.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• 3-6 months of operating a machine in a high-speed production environment.
• 3-6 months setting up, breaking down, and performing daily operating maintenance on pack machines.
• Ability to read and interpret packaging specifications.
• Basic understanding of machine functions and pre-operation inspections; stop, start, speed adjustments.
• Experience with various cuts of meat and pork desired, but not required.
• Familiarity with pallet jack, forklift, or other industrial vehicles.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Basic math knowledge.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 80 lbs.
• Must be able to stand on your feet all day and work in a cold (32-40) environment.

Benefits

• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Employee Credit Union

Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor