Production Operator

National Beverage Corp.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic manufacturing team as a Production Operator, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of processing equipment. This position involves setting up and maintaining machinery, performing inspections, and collaborating with production staff to uphold quality standards. An established industry player offers a supportive environment that values teamwork and safety. If you're ready to take on physical challenges and contribute to a vibrant workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow in your career while ensuring the highest quality of products for customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, with a flexible full-time schedule.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and operating machinery.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and maintain processing equipment according to specifications.
• Perform visual inspections and ensure defect-free work during operations.
• Assist mechanics and report quality issues to supervisors.

Skills

Equipment Maintenance

Visual Inspection

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet Jack

Dolly

Job description

Faygo Manufacturing - Detroit, 3579 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, Michigan, United States of America Req #372

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Production Operator:

This will involve set up, adjusting, maintaining, and configuring processing equipment according to assigned specifications, and regular communication with production personnel and supervisors and the completion of required paperwork.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Turns on all support equipment necessary to run the facility as needed.
• Must do visual inspections and complete documentation during the run to ensure defect-free work.
• Performs minor package change-overs on equipment as required, as well as change-over to proper raw material.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment with regards to cleaning and clearing them of debris and materials.
• Assists line mechanics in machinery repair or other tasks as needed.
• Must ensure that all equipment is on and functioning properly prior to starting a run.
• Must do visual inspection of boxes to ensure proper box/tray is used and the graphics on the box/tray are acceptable.
• Watches flow of materials, e.g., cans/bottles/boxes/trays, into appropriate machine and clears jams if necessary.
• Must ensure proper coding is on the bottle, cans, boxes/trays, and if applicable, the graphics are acceptable.
• Must ensure closures and lids are properly applied.
• Verifies flavor and size according to schedule.
• Reports any major defects to the Lead person and/or Manager.
• Monitors the machine while running and checks to see that all bottles, cans are packed into the box correctly.
• Fills glue pots as necessary.
• Verifies case code is correct as scheduled.
• Clears your machine of all products at the end of each run and at the end of your shift.
• Must follow the work rules at all times.
• Is responsible for reporting any quality issues to the Lead person, QA Technician, and/or Manager.
• Assists in relieving other operators for lunch breaks.
• Keeps work area clean at all times.
• Shuts down all equipment at the end of the shift if the line is going down for the day.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common information, reports, and other documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or company representatives. Ability to effectively present information to management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers, to handle or feel, sit for long periods of time, stand frequently, bend, squat, reach, and turn to access files and office equipment. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. May be required to push or pull with a dolly or pallet jack up to 500 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Field positions will be exposed to various unfamiliar conditions where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn and which may include, but are not limited to: manufacturing and warehouse plants, and other venues as directed by supervisor. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but increases significantly in warehouse and manufacturing plants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Favorable background and drug test.
• Able and willing to work a flexible Full Time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.