Production Associate (Operator) - (3rd Shift)

Georgia Nut Company; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Nut Company seeks a packaging machine operator to monitor and adjust equipment, ensuring quality and efficiency on the production line in Niles, IL. You will handle setup, changeovers, and documentation while coordinating with teammates to meet production targets.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, solid mechanical aptitude, strong English communication, and the ability to work weekends and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and basic maintenance abilities.
• Proficiency in basic math, reading, and writing.
• Ability to communicate in English, work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Package products and monitor packaging machine to ensure quality.
• Adjust machine components and film tension/pressure by product size.
• Remove finished items and separate rejects; report malfunctions to supervisor.
• Record downtime, machine logs, and batch orders; complete GMP documentation.
• Assist during changeovers and cleaning; maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Basic math skills

Communication skills

English language

Problem solving

Teamwork

Working under pressure

Good attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Operators will observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards. Will adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product. Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items. Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work effectively and efficiently with teammate to package products to the best of their capability.
• Monitors a packaging machine during the packaging process in order to identify and correct malfunctions.
• Adjust machine components and machine film tension and pressure according to size or processing former of product.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.
• Ability to work with a variety of equipment, while keeping area clean, organized and free of clutter.
• Perform metal detector verification to ensure product is free of metal.
• Complete paperwork which includes downtime, machine log, and batch Orders.
• Assist with team directing during change over and/or cleaning.
• Report any safety matters or malfunctions to the line lead person, or Supervisor.
• Perform all job functions within required General Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Understand and use production standards, specifications and advise when producing inefficiently.
• Keep accurate and legible documentation.
• Work with maintenance to help trouble shooting of machine problems.
• Verify that product meets quality standards, while counting and recording finished and rejected packaged items.
• Clean, oil, and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment, such as opening valves or setting guides.

Qualifications

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Standing on a concrete floor.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Required to work weekends during peak season.
• Required to work mandatory overtime when needed.

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• Have a High school diploma, GED or equivalent education.
• Associate shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
• Basic math skills, communication skills, computer skills, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to communicate in English and work in a fast paced environment.
• Must have mechanical skills to troubleshoot and or make adjustments as necessary to ensure a quality product.
• The ability to stand on a concrete floor for long period of time. Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
• Associate must work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes completing deadlines.
• Work area is to be KEPT CLEAN at all times.
• Good attendance is a condition of employment

Training Requirements

• GMP's Training
• Allergen Training
• All GNC Safety Training Required
• ALL GNC Production as Required
• HACCP Training
• All Food Safety Training
• All GNC HR Policies Microsoft AX
• Man lift / Forklift Training