Machine Operator – 1st Shift
Date Posted: 4/18/2024
Order #1026021353
Job Snapshot
- Employee Type:
- Variable
- Location:
- Columbus, OH
- Job Type:
- Industrial/Manufacturing
- Shift:
- First Shift
- Experience:
- Not Specified
- Date Posted:
- 4/18/2024
Job Description
– Inspects equipment prior to starting mixing to ensure that is in working condition and free of any foreign material or damages. Document observations on start-up and shutdown checklists on a mobile app or tablet.
– Ensures consistency on all doughs by adjusting processing equipment to meet quality standards and customers’ specifications.
– Documents lot numbers, raw dough temperatures, and fat percentages communicating to the production supervisor product or ingredient deviations.
– Performs online bake-offs and verifies results against quality standards.
– Reports any accidents or maintenance issues to the production supervisor.
– Follows standard operating procedures to operate various pieces of high-speed and/or high-tech processing and packaging equipment.
– Diagnoses and troubleshoots problems with machinery or equipment operation and partners with maintenance technicians to resolve issues.
– Calibrates processing and packaging systems as required to meet required specifications.
– Maintains clean and organized work area(s) during production.
– Performs changeovers and end-of-run cleans including disassembly and reassembly of the necessary equipment as needed.
– Familiar with using an SAP-based bar code scanner and system is preferred but not required; will train.
– Logs downtime and other maintenance issues into the CMMS system to track and trend equipment breakdowns and production issues for continuous improvement projects.
– Cleans and sanitizes processing equipment and processing facilities.
– Prevent cross-contamination of products, work-in-progress, food contact surfaces, and food contact packaging during sanitation procedures.
– Follow all company Sanitation SOPs (SSOP) for cleaning equipment and facility.
– Performs other duties as directed by supervision.
Quality Assurance
– Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements.
– Perform quality control tests and ensure dough meets quality standards and customers’ specifications.
– Report to the production supervisor any issues or suggestions to improve quality performance or the working environment
Job Requirements
– High school diploma or equivalent preferred
– Strong math and reading skills are necessary; one must be able to read, write, and speak in English.
– Must have 1-3 years of prior manufacturing experience; food manufacturing is a plus
– Can work in a fast-paced environment and must also adapt to frequent changes that may occur on the production line.
– Must be able to follow written instructions in English.
– Ability to operate machinery and equipment.
– Basic computer skills and ability to use mobile apps.
– Flexibility to work off-shifts, including days or nights, weekends, or holidays.
– Ability to work in a team environment, a team player.
– A reliable, self-motivated, and quick learner.
– Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stack, and/or carry pans, ingredient containers, etc. for an extended period.
– Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting over surfaces