Night Shift Machine Operator

Bongards Creameries Inc.; Humboldt (TN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Profit sharing

Internal career opportunities

Job summary

Bongards Creameries is seeking a Night Shift Machine Operator at our Humboldt facility. This entry-level role focuses on operating cheese-making equipment on a rotating schedule with potential for permanent placement on one of the production lines.

You will assist with machine operation, basic troubleshooting, and line coverage as needed. You should have strong math, reading and writing skills, good communication, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent Math, Reading and Writing skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently on assigned duties.
• Adaptable to sudden changes and willing to learn new skills.
• Knowledge of HMI screens, computers, and forklift is a plus.
• Be a dependable member of a team.
• Ability to work in Cold and Warm environments.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Must adhere to and follow all Safety, GMP, other quality guidelines.
• Must report all food safety problems to immediate supervisor or designated replacement.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate cheese making equipment on a rotational basis.
• Assist with machine operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Provide line coverage where needed and follow GMP protocols.
• Monitor quality of boxes, pouches, labels and communicate issues.
• Assemble pallets and update the ROSS system as required.
• Unwrap barrels and ensure correct packaging.
• Clean and sanitize machines and work areas after production.

Skills

Math proficiency

Reading & writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent work

Adaptability

Team player

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

HMI screens

Forklift

Job description

Bongards Creameries is a member owned Coop that has been operating since 1908. We take pride in our agricultural roots and our mission to provide a sustainable market for our patron's milk. Our vision is to be the best dairy organization and to be an employer of choice in the region. People come to Bongards for a variety of reasons, but they stay because they are valued, listened to and rewarded for their efforts.

Job Summary

Bongards' Creameries is seeking a Night Shift Machine Operator based out of our Humboldt facility. This is an Entry Level position where the focus is operation of cheese making equipment on a rotational basis with the goal of a permanent assigned position in one of the four production lines. Responsibilities include machine operation, basic troubleshooting of equipment, line coverage wherever needed, other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practice protocols for PPE and Cleanliness (Handwashing, Uniform, Tools, etc)
• Learn to operate multiple machines (filler, casting line, wrapper, former, grinder, massman, bander, etc)
• Able to react quickly to resolve unforeseen issues
• Monitor quality of boxes, pouches, labels and communicate to other operators
• Unwrap barrels, ensure cheese packages are made correctly
• Assemble pallets of dry ingredients according to the blend sheet and update ROSS system
• Open cheese packages and place in rework containers
• Cleaning and Sanitizing of machines, all work areas after production is finished
• Keep work area neat, clean and organized
• Work in a safe, efficient manner in a fast paced team environment
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent Math, Reading and Writing skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Ability to work independently on assigned duties
• Adaptable to sudden changes and willing to learn new skills
• Knowledge of HMI screens, computers, and forklift is a plus
• Be a dependable member of a team
• Ability to work in Cold and Warm environments
• Mechanical aptitude
• Must adhere to and follow all Safety, GMP, other quality guidelines
• Must report all food safety problems to immediate supervisor or designated replacement
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs

Schedule

• Night Shift 5:30pm to 6:00am Monday - Friday, frequent Saturdays

Benefits

• Medical - Prescription Drug - Dental - Vision
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability, life and voluntary insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Profit Sharing
• Internal Career Opportunities

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