Production Machine Operator (8 and 12-Hour Shifts)

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When: Wednesday, May 27th, 9a-12p & 3p-6p

Where: 8051 Eastgate Blvd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

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JOB SUMMARY: TheOperator is responsible forrunning specified equipment andcontributing skills and expertise to the Production Line to run efficiently and effectively. The Operator position duties are an essential part of our day-to-day operation; learning and applying established practices and established standards is paramount. As a member of the Production Team, Operators take an active role in the areas of safety, quality, and productivity, and must insist on team accountability and trust.

STARTING PAY: $19-20/hour plus shift differential (.25/hour from 3p-11p, $1.00/hour from 11p-7a)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate in work groups and monitors processes within an assigned area of responsibility
  

• Load and unload items from machines and conveyors
  

• Feed materials through production equipment
  

• Monitor and inspect products to verify conformance to quality and safety standards
  

• Operate equipment while evaluating product or package quality
  

• Transfers finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks
  

• Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines
  

• Initiates cleaning and sanitation of assigned areas
  

• Ensures daily housekeeping duties are completed thoroughly and correctly
  

• Responsible for reporting food safety issues following established SOPs and GMPs; escalates serious or unresolved issues to Lead Trainers or acting Supervisors.
  

• Participate in start-ups, shut-downs, changeovers and cleans; contributes to ensure efficiency and on-time completion.
  

• Assist in ensuring new team members are learning and consistently following SOPs, GMPs and other safety and food safety guidelines or regulations. May be responsible to cross-train or onboard new
  

• Monitor, track and recordobservations and contribute to problem solving, process stability, and variance reduction
  

• Adhere to Personnel, Food Safety and Safety policies, paying special attention to recipe adherence and lot code tracking
  

• Record down-time causes, perform minor troubleshooting
  

• Report malfunction or problems to Lead Trainers and/or Supervisors, immediately
  

• Complete all operation-specific data collection throughout shift, with integrity, accurately and on time.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
  

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
  

• Ability to understand and communicate work instructions in English
  

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing/food production environment preferred
  

• High mechanical aptitude is essential for this position
  

• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
  

• Patience and the ability to communicate in a diverse work environment
  

• Ability to operate machines in a safe manner
  

• Ability to analyze machine operations and propose solutions to problems
  

• Understanding of basic mathematical calculations, reading numbers and symbols, and record keeping
  

• Ability to work in a team environment, being flexible and adaptive to changing needs
  

• Ability to manage time effectively, plan and organize work space
  

• Ability to learn and apply company standards including, but not limited to, lock-out/tag-out, safety practices, SOPs, GMPs, employee handbook, etc.
  

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Positions require standing, repetitive movement, bending and twisting, and using hands to handle objects; exposure to sustained noise levels; exposure to a variety of food allergens; working in very hot temperatures; exposure to hazards such as machinery, slippery floors, ladders and powered industrial vehicles. May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
  

• Repetitive lifting of up to 50 lbs. and repetitive transferring of buckets up to 100 lbs. from dollies to pallets
  

• Ability to stand for 95-100% of shift, sometimes up to 12 hours
  

• Able to work in environment containing nuts, peanuts, dairy, grains and other allergens
  

• Must have the ability to perform repetitive tasks quickly and accurately
  

• Must be available for all shifts, nights, weekends, some holidays; lots of potential for overtime
  

Other Duties as Assigned: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, but to serve as a guideline. Management retains the right to determine additions or changes to job responsibilities.