Production Machine Operator II - Line 5 - 2nd Shift

Richelieu Foods; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Richelieu Foods is hiring a Machine Operator II for the Beaver Dam, WI facility to operate and maintain multiple machines on the production line, ensuring products meet customer specifications. This role suits someone with prior production equipment experience and readiness to take on greater responsibility.

The position emphasizes adherence to food safety, SOPs, quality standards, and teamwork in a fast-paced plant environment, with a 2nd shift and overtime opportunities available.

Qualifications

• High school, GED, or equivalent.
• 18 months of food manufacturing or packaging experience.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and overtime when scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production line equipment to meet customer specifications.
• Set up machinery and ensure SOPs are followed.
• Record downtime and maintain equipment in sanitary condition.
• Troubleshoot machinery and notify supervisor with steps taken.
• Work as part of a team and follow safety procedures, PPE rules, and GMPs.

Skills

Reliable and punctual

Fast-paced environment

Overtime when scheduled

Communication with diverse individuals

Read and write English

Multi-line operation

Education

High school or GED

Tools

Handheld/iPad

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Beaver Dam - BEAVER DAM, WI 53916

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $18.50 - $18.50 Hourly

Job Shift: 2nd Shift

Company Information

At Richelieu Foods, we are dedicated to a culture of belonging for everyone. Driven by our values of ownership, respect, and growth, we put people, safety, and quality above all else – delicious pizza, outstanding service, and solid customer relationships are what happens as a result.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza. We have two manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers.

Job Summary

The Machine Operator II is responsible for operating and maintaining multiple machines or more technically advanced machinery on or to the production line to ensure products are manufactured per customer specifications. This role is ideal for someone that has prior experience operating production equipment and is ready to take on greater responsibility within the manufacturing process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality and safety and follow the appropriate food safety requirements for an accident-free workplace.
• Setup machinery on production lines that maintains conformance to customer specifications, including proper application of ingredients/materials.
• Breaking down machinery at end of shift if applicable to the production needs.
• Ensure that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) are followed.
• Responsible for making any adjustments needed to run production efficiently.
• Accurately record any downtime of the line.
• Ensure machinery is maintained in a sanitary condition.
• Recommends measures to improve methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Follows company policies, and GMP's in addition to performing housekeeping in the area.
• Responsible for the use of required PPE as per assigned duties.
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions from the Shift Supervisor.
• Must be detail-oriented and be able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Notify management of any Food/People Safety or Food Quality concerns.
• Use handheld/iPad for recording consumption of materials.
• Accomplish all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.
• Able to troubleshoot machinery in a timely manner and notify the line supervisor of the troubleshooting process that was performed in order to resolve issue.
• As needed, provide coverage for Machine Operator I & II's during breaks, time off or absences.

Required Qualifications

• High school, GED, or equivalent.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• 18 months of food manufacturing or packaging experience.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work overtime when scheduled.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of diverse individuals within the plant.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to write and read standard information to fill out company documents.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure including but not limited to pounds, ounces, and grams, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and temperatures.
• Ability to manage and operate multiple lines.
• Implement and adhere to necessary safety precautions.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving equipment in the production area.
• The work environment is hot.
• The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions when performing sanitation on equipment.
• Employees must be able to wear hearing protection.

Pay and Benefits

The following information is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Compensation is based on experience, geographic locations, and other legally permitted factors. The starting hourly rate is $18.50. This position may also be eligible for overtime pay and shift differentials.

Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance; pre-tax spending accounts; 401K with company match; paid time off; short-term and long-term disability; and life insurance.

Disclosures

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.