Open Food Machine Operator

Menasha Packaging in; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company is seeking dedicated individuals for a safety-sensitive position. The role involves operating machinery, performing quality checks, and maintaining a clean work environment. Candidates must be able to work in a team, follow safety protocols, and adapt to a rotating shift schedule. This opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a dynamic production environment while ensuring product quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machinery to achieve standard rates.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and perform quality checks.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• C Shift - 12 Hours 5:00AM - 5:00PM (Friday through Sunday)

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrate commitment to quality and perform job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines
• Operate and maintain machinery to achieve standard rates Perform a variety of inspections
• Make adjustments
• Conduct preventive maintenance
• Perform film changes
• Utilize tools to make minor adjustments
• Interact with machine interfaces to troubleshoot and make minor adjustments
• Learn Pack Manager and navigate the system
• Assist mechanics in troubleshooting
• Check codes as required
• Perform packaging integrity checks
• Maintain paperwork
• Perform package and flavor changes
• Interact with mechanics during machine changeovers
• Play an active role in the maintenance and cleanliness of assigned equipment and surrounding work area
• Perform cleaning tasks during the shift, at the end of the shift and at shutdowns
• Follow instructions from supervision (regarding policies, procedures and all changes that may occur)
• Troubleshoot problems on bagger (VFFS)
• Competently work in either a group setting or alone
• Ensure product weight specifications are being met
• Operate all packing machines at specified efficiency (speed)
• Assist in preparing for shift production
• Shut off machinery before clearing jams
• Ensure equipment lockout procedure is used prior to doing any cleaning or adjustment/repair which requires safety guards to be removed or which may expose employees to injury through inadvertent movement of machine parts
• Complete all company required paperwork to document periodic quality checks, to account for product produced, and to provide other records as required by the company
• Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors

Performance Measures and Outcomes

• Adherence to safety policies and procedures
• Quality of work

Education

• Level Desired - High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
• Ability to work on a rotating shift as needed
• Ability to effectively work in teams
• Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
• Ability to interpret written and oral instructions
• Ability to produce at a high level
• Ability to work with plant management for required results
• Ability to perform all computer functions as they pertain to the job
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to plan ahead and follow schedules
• Possess foresight and understanding of processes to be proactive vs. reactive