Machine Operator 1 - Salinas, United States - Latitude 36 Foods, LLC
Description
Shift:2nd Shift
Schedule:3PM-12:30AM (Overtime and weekends as required)
- May vary, depending on business needs
Position Summary
We're looking for a enthusiastic and energetic individual that will join our team and work under the direction of the Production Supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 months of machine operator experience required
- Relevant Food Manufacturing or packaging experience a plus
- Bilingual (English and Spanish a plus)
- Packaging experience a plus
Desired Qualifications
- Positive and gogetter attitude.
Responsibilities
- Ensure "Safety First" is always practiced and observes and adheres to all job safety rules.
- Adhere to all safety procedures including: Machine Guarding, LOTO, IIPP, etc.
- Under the direction of the 1st or 2nd Shift Supervisor, the associate is responsible for operating production machinery relevant Manufacturing experience and leading fellow team members in a safe and efficient manner that will result in a quality product for the customer
Preoperational inspection and set-up:
- Assist supervisor and QC in preoperational inspection and cleaning if necessary.
- Follow proper lockout procedures.
- Assemble machines and energize preoperational warm up.
- Prepare the room for production and ensure the proper equipment is available for the associates. Prepare paperwork and check product versus work order bill of materials.
- Coordinate with the quality control department and perform 1st Article of Inspection.
- Verify all components, set up code dater or verify code dater set up and set up labeler (if applicable) or verify setup.
- Instruct workers of their daily duties and ensure that sanitary and dress code procedures are followed.
- Machine Set up Validation
- Complete pre operational check and proper paper work.
- Ensure machine is set to the proper settings and all appropriate functions are on.
- Assist QC in performing First article testing. (Pressure check, Oxygen testing and weights)
- Assist QC in checking package to ensure product meets proper specifications. (Code Date, Work Order Number, Etc.)
- Monitor production to ensure specifications are maintained.
- Monitor, train, motivate and assist associates.
- Ensure safety is always practiced.
- Notify supervisor if product is not delivered on time.
- Report any mechanical or associate problems to the USDA supervisor.
- Ensure labels from product are attached to production paperwork.
- Ensure machine runs at max speed with a minimum amount of waste and rework.
- Record all changeovers, lunch breaks and document all downtime on the "Downtime Report".
- Assist QC with operational sanitation (Condensation, Trash, Floor, Associate Hygiene, etc.)
- Ensure that finished product has the Palletizer Log and appropriate placards attached before placing it into the vestibule. Follow procedures written on the Palletizer Log.
- Ensure associates report back from break to the machine in a timely manner.
- Ensure changeover return to stock product is processed and documented properly according to written procedure.
- Complete any changeovers and cleanup in a timely manner.
- Complete return to stock and ensures all product is removed from the room and delivered to the warehouse in a timely manner according to written procedure.
- Ensure Palletizer forms match production counts
- Abide by ALL Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and SOPs
- Responsible for reporting Food Defense observations to Quality Teams
Physical Requirements/Environment
- Repetitive lifting, push, pulling up to 50 pounds
- Frequent standing walking, bending, twisting, lifting, climbing stairs
- Normal vision, hearing sensitivity and manual dexterity is necessary in position
- Fast pace manufacturing/packaging work environment
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