PRODUCTION MACHINE OPERATOR - EXPERIENCE REQUIRED in Bartlett, Illinois at Cheese Merchants Of America

Job Title: Machine Operator

Job Summary:

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment to meet production requirements. The Machine Operator receives direction from the Line Lead, Supervisor, and Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate high speed vertical fill form seal packaging machines, slicing machine, cup machines or bagging machines.
• Perform daily pre-operational maintenance checks.
• Able to disassemble and reassemble machine correctly.
• Monitor and evaluate product to confirm quality standards are achieved.
• Retrieve raw material and stage in designated location.
• Fill machine with material to ensure uptime.
• Work within a team of 3-6 workers, proactively seeking communication to maintain product flow, and assist in other jobs where needed.
• Able to perform sanitation throughout the shift and participate in weekly cleanings.
• Able to work overtime based on business needs.
• All other duties assigned

Hours & Classification:

Production schedules are as follows but may be modified based on business needs.

• 1st shift: 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• 2nd shift: 4:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

Requirements:

• 1-year experience in a related environment and operating a packaging machine is a plus.
• Understands and is familiar with HAACP, SQF, GMP’s, and FDA guidelines.
• Ability to work and communicate well with others.
• Must be able to display mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Heavy lifting may be required.
• Attention to detail
• Willing to perform repetitive task for extended periods.
• Ability to stand, bend, and stoop variously for extended periods of time