Packaging Machine Operator

ZipRecruiter; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food manufacturing is seeking a Machine Operator to ensure efficient and accurate processing of products. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and effective communication within the team. Ideal candidates possess time management skills and a commitment to quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English required.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently process recipes according to established GMP and HACCP protocols.
• Ensure the quality of processing by adhering to corporate policies.
• Perform duties with safety considerations, including reporting any concerns.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Ability to follow directions

Education

One year of general experience

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary

The Machine Operator is responsible for the efficient and accurate processing and filling of division retail products.

Key Duties and Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work closely with the Kettle Operators in the efficient and accurate processing of recipes.
• Follows recipe and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) steps to ensure correct completion of all recipes to pre-determined standards.
• Communicate effectively within departments to ensure most efficient and highest quality processing possible.
• Ability to learn, operate, and adjust multi head filler processing equipment.

Responsibilities for Food Safety

• Responsible for completing required paperwork accurately and as honestly as possible.
• Must adhere to all corporate Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and all Food & Corporate Safety policies including “clean as you go” program.
• Must adhere to all Allergen control programs and procedures as applicable.
• Responsible for reporting suspicious packages, activities, and individuals.
• If monitoring critical control points (CCPs), must be trained in Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) and adhere to approved HACCP plan(s).

Positional Accountabilities

• Complete adherence to all company GMPs and SOPs.
• Ability to train and appropriate time in the position; to run, adjust, breakdown and reassemble appropriate job specific processing/packing equipment.
• Update immediate supervisor of any on any recognized issues or failures while performing; or issues preventing you from successfully performing your key duties and essential job functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristic described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing duties of this job, the employee is in an indoor, non-climate-controlled facility. They are regularly exposed to machinery with moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to wet and/pr humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee will be exposed to continuous noise.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods of time. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow directions.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to verbally communicate in English; speaking and understanding spoken words.

Required Education and Experience

• One year of general experience .