Machine Operator I- 1st Shift

Summary of Position:

The Machine Operator I operates, leads and maintains a packaging machine (Bagger/Filler, Indexer, Capper, Case Packer/New England, Kitchen, Robot/Stacker) and/or a production line and ensures it is running efficiently and meeting all quality and production KPIs with minimum supervision.

Functions of the Position:

· Sets up machines (loading, dies, films, settings), conducts mechanical changeovers and monitors machines to make sure it is running efficiently.

· Troubleshoots lines, reports any issues to team lead or supervisor or manager and participates in line

· repairs and eliminates downtime repeats.

Conducts weekly/bi-weekly machine preventative maintenance on machine(s).

· Follows work order, quality controls and sanitation procedures concerning weights, packs, descriptions, dates UPC’s, cleanup and changeovers.

· Performs quality control and material waste checks.

· Directly instructs machine line personnel in specific job duties.

· Trains other level I machine operators.

· Perform pre-operational checks, and complete all forms needed for pre-and postproduction.

· Maintains and exceeds production, quality and safety standards.

· Loads product into hopper.

Also stacks, packs, and other duties in the workplace as necessary.

Trains line personnel on specific job tasks.

· Cleans machine properly after production runs or changeovers.

· Maintains a clean, audit ready and organized and safe work area with tasks such as sweeping, moping, and wiping/cleaning equipment and carries out any additional duties as assigned.

· Prior manufacturing work experience, preferred.

· Prior industrial truck experience, preferred.

· Prior machine operator experience, preferred.

· Capable of following verbal and written directions.