Robot Operator-Nights

Post Holdings, Inc.; Mars Hill (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Mars Hill, Maine, is seeking a team member to operate the automated case packer robot, ensuring safety and food quality. The role emphasizes following SQF principles and sanitation within the packaging area.

You will read production records, manage SKU settings, monitor for packaging defects, and collaborate with maintenance and QA to maintain compliant and efficient operations.

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.

Responsibilities

• Configure SKU settings using computer console.
• Observe product on conveyor to detect defects, misalignment and correct as needed.
• Supply robot case packer with shippers.
• Stop equipment to clear jams and inform lead/supervisor or maintenance of malfunctions.
• Maintain records related to production, including date codes and product labels.
• Follow SQF principles pertinent to the position as specified by the SQF Practitioner.
• Report any food safety and human safety concerns to QA, Safety Manager or FSQ Manager.
• Adhere to safety policies and incorporate health in all tasks.
• Assist with sanitation in the packaging area as needed.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Mars Hill, Maine. Pineland Farms is one of the largest food manufacturing organizations located in Aroostook County. Our Mars Hill facility has over 200 incredible team members who work together to provide our customers with the best possible potato product.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position is responsible for the operation the automated case packer robot.

This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uses computer console to configure SKU settings.
• Observes product moving through conveyor system to detect defect packaging, misalignment and correct as needed.
• Supplies robot case packer with shippers.
• Stops equipment to clear jams. Inform lead and/or supervisor, or maintenance, of any equipment malfunction.
• Maintain records related to production, including date codes and product labels.
• Follow all SQF principles pertinent to your position as specified by the SQF Practitioner.
• All food safety and human safety concerns need to be reported to appropriate personnel such as QA technician, Safety Manager, FSQ Manager, etc.
• Ability to embrace change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.
• Also responsible for sanitation process within the packaging area, along with other production staff. Typically, complete sanitation in the Ambient, Spiral Chillers and Binoveyor rooms. In these areas use of standard chemicals including but not limited to chlorinated products and sanitizers.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP's, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 6 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The pay range for this position is $17.85 to $21.42 per hour.