Production Machine Operator I &II

Nature's Touch Frozen Foods; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature's Touch Frozen Foods in Kansas City, KS, is seeking a machine operator to support production packaging lines in a refrigerated facility. You will perform machine setups, operate two packaging machines, and work with maintenance staff to minimize downtime while complying with GMPs and food safety programs.

The role requires at least two years in an industrial production or machine operator position, a high school diploma or GED, and basic math skills. Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years in an industrial production role.
• Experience with form-fill-seal packaging equipment is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a machine operator.

Responsibilities

• Operate production packaging equipment efficiently.
• Provide emergency troubleshooting during production runs with maintenance team.
• Set up and changeover machines while complying with food safety standards.
• Adjust mechanics to minimize downtime and waste.
• Diagnose minor issues and test adjustments.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and material handling equipment.
• Complete production and quality control paperwork with attention to detail.
• Follow GMPs and safety programs related to production.
• Operate two packaging machines with minimal supervision.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Communication skills

Initiative

Results-driven

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years in industrial production role

Food manufacturing packaging experience

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.