PLOVER - Master Operator (34988)

Monogram Foods; Town of Plover (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Monogram Appetizers in Wisconsin seeks a dedicated production operator to support all machines in the facility and back up the Lead. You will assist with daily line setup, observe operations for malfunctions, report issues, and help keep packaging and coding accurate while maintaining safety standards.

The role involves assisting in start-ups and change-overs, recording data during relief shifts, and contributing to waste reduction and continuous improvements on the production line.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and communicate effectively.
• Three to six months training and experience in operator positions.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic with various units.

Responsibilities

• Work with Supervisor to ensure proper daily line set-up.
• Start machine and observe operation to detect malfunctions.
• Stop machine and report malfunction to Supervisor.
• Make minor adjustments or repairs such as opening valves, changing forming and cutting dies, setting guides, or clearing away damaged product containers.
• Inspect filled container to ensure product is packaged according to specifications.
• Feed product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices and unload packaged product.
• Ensure company goals are met through continuous line improvements.
• Adjust all equipment for efficient operations and product quality.
• Back-up team Leader and assist operators as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Team leadership

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

This position provides support on all machines within the specific production facility. Trained as a back-up Lead and supporting the Lead for success with both employees and production.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with Supervisor to ensure proper daily line set-up
• Start machine and observe operation to detect malfunctions
• Stop machine and report malfunction to Supervisor
• Make minor adjustments or repairs such as opening valves, changing forming and cutting dies, setting guides, or clearing away damaged product containers
• Inspect filled container to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications
• Feed product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices and unload packaged product
• Ensure company goals are met through continuous line improvements
• Adjust all equipment for efficient operations and product quality
• Break or assist operators as needed
• Record data when relieving operator
• Monitor waste reductions
• Assist in set up of equipment for starts up and change-overs
• Ensure all safety devices are operable and being used
• Ensure all packaging and coding is correct.
• Work with Maintenance to ensure uptime
• Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good manufacturing practices
• Must wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as provided
• Must follow all plant food safety and person safety rules and procedures
• Work with enthusiasm and sense of urgency
• Perform other duties as required or directed
• Back-up team Leader

Qualifications

Education, prior work experience and specialized skill and knowledge:

Ability to understand and communicate effectively. Three to six months training and experience in operator positions. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Physical Environment/working Conditions

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, fingers and arms to handle, feel and reach; climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and electrical powered equipment. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equipment And Machinery Used

Baggers, Extruder, Carton former, Robotics, Wexxar, Tri-Sealer, Fryers Mixers, Printers, Case tapers, Raques, ABC, VCS and Breader(s), Frey, Schnell, V-mag lift, Ballers, Tote dumpers, Metal Detectors, Check Weighers, Motorized Pallet Jack and all other equipment related to the production line.

• MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD TO WORK FOR MONOGRAM APPETIZERS

This role will require extended hours based on production needs, including work to be performed after regular business hours and on weekends.