Operator I - Concord, NC

S&D Coffee; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee company is seeking an Operator I to convert roasted coffee into packaged products in Concord, NC. The successful candidate will manage the packaging process, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, experience operating manufacturing equipment, and good communication and math skills. This position involves physical tasks like lifting up to 25 lbs. and may require overtime and weekend work.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with operating equipment in a manufacturing environment is necessary.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Good math skills.
• Ability to work without constant supervision.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs repeatedly.
• OT and weekend availability as needed.

Responsibilities

• Convert roasted coffee into finished, packaged products.
• Identify production priority and needs based upon the Daily Production Schedule.
• Ensure coffee has had adequate time to gas-off.
• Program packaging machine based on manufacturing specs.
• Adjust packaging equipment for the correct case size.
• Manage packaging: close boxes, label, and run through tape.
• Inspect packages for weight, seal, and quality.
• Record downtime and complete maintenance requests as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and perform autonomous maintenance tasks.

Skills

Operating equipment in a manufacturing environment

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Math skills

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Education

High School or GED

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Job Description

Operator I for our Core department. The successful candidate will be responsible for converting roasted coffee into finished, packaged products in accordance with defined quality, productivity, safety, and cost standards.

Responsibilities

• Identifies production priority and needs based upon the Daily Production Schedule supplied.
• Ensures that coffee has had adequate time to gas-off.
• Allocates materials to order via Net Suite.
• Utilizes computer to open appropriate coffee bin.
• Utilizes data entry console to enter item information in order to print out correct item labels.
• Programs packaging machine for item to be run, using touch-sensitive computer, based on information listed on the manufacturing specification sheet.
• Adjusts packaging equipment to handle appropriate case size.
• Adjusts amount of coffee per package without stopping production, in order to remain within specified ranges.
• Manages the packaging process by closing boxes, labeling them and sending them through a tape machine.
• Performs numerous visual, weight, and seal inspections of individual packages during operation.
• Identifies and segregates nonconforming goods for proper disposition.
• Moves boxes from the conveyor belt onto pallets, stacking them appropriately.
• Completes tickets for every pallet, including information such as the item number, date and case count.
• Records amount of downtime incurred during shift with explanation.
• Completes maintenance work request forms if a mechanic is required to service a machine.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area, using an air hose to remove dust from the packaging line throughout the day as needed.
• Clean, Inspect and Lubricate equipment and other Autonomous Maintenance tasks.
• Participates in Autonomous Maintenance Pillar meeting to reduce downtime and improve performance.
• Other related duties as assigned by management.

Requisition

Requisition Number: 6358

Shift

Second

Qualifications

• High School or GED.
• Experience with operating equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good math skills.
• Ability to work without constant supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. repetitively.
• Must be available to work OT and weekends as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled