Forklift Operator in Piedmont, South Carolina at Nissin Foods

Machine Operators are responsible for operating production machinery in accordance with company standards and procedures. The responsibilities range from basic machine operation and sanitation to advanced troubleshooting, efficiency improvements, and formal training of peers. Operators ensure machinery functions at designed capacity, maintain sanitary and safe working conditions, and contribute to overall production efficiency and product quality.

• Operate assigned machinery following standard operating procedures, including start-up and shutdown. Operate machines based on training and level of experience such as Caser, Wrappers, Soup/Blending, Arpac, Box Maker, Palletizer, PMC Sanitation, etc.
• Perform routine inspections of machinery and complete required reports.
• Verify safety covers/guards are in place.
• Use and store designated utensils to transfer raw materials.
• Maintain sanitary conditions in production areas and follow all GMP policies; ensure doors are closed.
• Keep the work area clean and free of debris/overflow products; sweep surfaces and floors.
• Accumulate overflow of products into designated containers.
• Report deficiencies and abnormal conditions to supervisor.
• Perform troubleshooting and technical adjustments, identify and implement process improvements, ensure production efficiency and product quality, and assist in formal training of other operators.
• Apply problem-solving to minor machine/product issues, supports efficiency improvements, maintain operational documentation, and assist with informal peer training.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.