Night Shift Machine Operator

Bongards; Humboldt (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Profit Sharing

Internal Career Opportunities

Job summary

Bongards Creameries in Humboldt, TN is seeking a Night Shift Machine Operator to operate cheese making equipment on a rotating basis with the potential for a permanent position on one of four production lines.

Responsibilities include machine operation, basic equipment troubleshooting, adherence to GMPs and safety, and contributing to a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Benefits include PTO, 401(k) with company match, disability and life insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent Math, Reading and Writing 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 PIT is a plus.
• Dependable member of a team.
• Adaptable 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

• Follow instructions from lead, supervisor or designated person.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices for PPE, Production and Cleanliness.
• Learn to operate multiple machines (filler, casting line, wrapper, former, grinder, massman, bander, etc).
• React quickly to resolve issues.
• Monitor quality of boxes, pouches, labels and communicate to others.
• 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.
• Clean and sanitize machines and work areas after production.
• Keep work area neat, clean and organized.
• Work in a safe, efficient manner in a fast paced team environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math skills

Reading skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Adaptability

HMI/IT basics

Mechanical aptitude

Safety & GMP compliance

Team player

Lifting 55 lbs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bongards’ Creameries is seeking a Night Shift Machine Operator at our Humboldt facility. This position is focused on operating 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 equipment troubleshooting, availability for multi-line coverage, other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow instructions (verbal, written) from lead, supervisor or designated person
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices for PPE, Production 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 issues
• Monitor quality of boxes, pouches, labels and communicate to others
• 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, 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 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 PIT is a plus
• Dependable member of a team
• Adaptable 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
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability, life and voluntary insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Profit Sharing
• Internal Career Opportunities

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.

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