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1st Shift Machine Operator II 1502 Job Details | Great Lakes Cheese

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Abilene, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

The Senior Machine Operator runs machinery to meet customer specifications while adhering to GMP and safety policies, ensuring product quality and efficient production.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Machine OperationPackaging Equipment OperationMicrosoft OfficeSAPTroubleshootingTeamworkBasic Computer SkillsMetric MeasurementsTemperature MeasurementsArithmetic

Qualifications

Three Years Machine Operator ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED

Full job description

Job Overview

The Senior Machine Operator operates machinery to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMP's and Safety.

Job Responsibilities

  • Maintain area, equipment, and personal sanitation.

  • Ensure proper set up of film, labels, cheese and operation of machinery.

  • Frequently inspect conveyor belt to ensure smooth flow of cheese.

  • Grease/clean machine based on preventative maintenance schedule.

  • Ensure cheese quality.

  • Monitor line for speed, adequate feed of cheese products.

  • Ensure size and specifications of cheese are in tolerances.

  • Ability to take metric measurements and measurements of temperature.

  • Make weight adjustments.

  • Review order specifications and perform quality check to ensure product is packaged according to customer specifications.

  • Productive use of down time.

  • Communicate to line personnel on daily production issues, changes and safety issues.

  • Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently.

  • Displays a broad range of customer and equipment knowledge.

  • Assists maintenance and supervision with repairs, updates, testing, special project information gathering.

  • Train and motivate new operators.

  • All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.

  • All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.

  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

  • 3 years of machine operator experience or more.

  • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and related equipment.

  • Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.

  • Ability to operate multiple pieces of packaging equipment.

  • Ability to read, prepare and comprehend production reports and worksheets.

  • Ability to communicate with line personnel regarding information contained therein, and regarding quality and safety issues.

  • Ability to set up and adjust packaging equipment using automatic computer controls.

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve.

  • Ability to operate all production packaging equipment.

  • Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide.

  • Ability to work different shifts as requested.

  • Travels to other plants for special projects and training.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • High School diploma or GED.

  • Excellent trouble shooting skills.

  • Experience in Microsoft Office.

  • SAP experience.

  • Ability to promote teamwork.

  • Basic computer skills.

Working Conditions

  • Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.

  • Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.

  • Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.

  • Product weight: up to 100 lbs

  • Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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