Production Machine Operator I &II

Nature's Touch Frozen Foods; Edwardsville (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature's Touch Frozen Foods in Edwardsville, KS, is hiring a full-time machine operator for our production packaging lines. You will operate diversified packaging equipment, perform setups and changeovers, and work with maintenance to minimize downtime.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years in an industrial production setting. You will use hand and power tools, complete quality paperwork, and uphold GMPs and food safety standards on every shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of at least 2 years in an industrial production role.
• Experience with form-fill-seal packaging equipment preferred.
• Must have at least 2 years' machine operator experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate diversified duties to ensure efficient operation of production packaging equipment.
• Provide emergency troubleshooting of production equipment during production runs with maintenance teams.
• Perform machine set ups and changeovers while maintaining compliance with food safety standards.
• Complete production and quality control paperwork with acute attention to detail.
• Follow GMPs and all company food safety programs in the production department.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years in industrial production

Job description

• Perform diversified duties to ensure efficient operation of production packaging equipment
• Provide emergency troubleshooting of production equipment during production runs while working in tandem with Production Maintenance Mechanics and Production Managers to maintain efficiency
• Perform machine set ups and changeovers while maintaining full compliance with food safety and quality standards
• Ensure effective mechanical adjustments are made in a timely manner to avoid downtime and product waste
• Diagnose minor issues, repair or work with mechanics to help repair equipment, test and make necessary adjustments
• Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Complete production and quality control paperwork with acute attention to detail
• Must be somewhat efficient in using a calculator or have a general knowledge of mathematics.
• Effective operation of computer, keyboard, mouse, and HMI
• Effectively communicate with members of staff at all levels in a professional manner
• Actively participate in company safety meetings and be a proponent of employee safety
• Follow all GMPs and all other company quality and food safety programs as they relate to the production department
• Must be able to operate two packaging machines efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to operate all production jobs somewhat efficiently.
• All other duties as assigned
• Mechanical aptitude
• Mathematical aptitude
• Results-driven
• Initiative

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform diversified duties to ensure efficient operation of production packaging equipment
• Provide emergency troubleshooting of production equipment during production runs while working in tandem with Production Maintenance Mechanics and Production Managers to maintain efficiency
• Perform machine set ups and changeovers while maintaining full compliance with food safety and quality standards
• Ensure effective mechanical adjustments are made in a timely manner to avoid downtime and product waste
• Diagnose minor issues, repair or work with mechanics to help repair equipment, test and make necessary adjustments
• Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Complete production and quality control paperwork with acute attention to detail
• Must be somewhat efficient in using a calculator or have a general knowledge of mathematics.
• Effective operation of computer, keyboard, mouse, and HMI
• Effectively communicate with members of staff at all levels in a professional manner
• Actively participate in company safety meetings and be a proponent of employee safety
• Follow all GMPs and all other company quality and food safety programs as they relate to the production department
• Must be able to operate two packaging machines efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to operate all production jobs somewhat efficiently.
• All other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Mechanical aptitude
• Communication skills
• Mathematical aptitude
• Results-driven
• Initiative

Position Type

This is a full-time position. Hours of work 1st Shift and 2nd Shift

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Travel Requirements

This position will require minimal travel, if any

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and completion of at least 2 years in an industrial production role
• Food manufacturing and packaging equipment (form-fill-seal) both vertical and horizontal heat seal experience preferred and highly desired
• Must have at least 2 years' experience in a machine operator role

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge And Skills

Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus, but not essential. Must be able to operate a variety of hand tools, computer, mouse, and HMIs.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Approximately 98% of work is performed in a refrigerated or sub-zero environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, twisting, feeling, fingering, crouching, crawling and climbing during the entirety of shift. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 lbs. Vision abilities require close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus with or without corrective lenses. This position works with a variety of tools that vibrate.

Salary: $24.00 - $27.00 per year