Line Operator in Mebane, North Carolina at Lotus Bakeries US Manufacturing LLC

Job Purpose:

• Ensuring the optimal running of the Bear packaging line by manually feeding and packaging products.
• Operating the packaging machine and ensuring the optimal operation of the machine.
• Inspection tasks during production
• Pro-active attitude towards continuous improvement regarding safety, quality and efficiency

Key Result Areas:

• Assist with the start-up of the packaging machines and the change-over to a new format
• Manually feeding of the flow wrapper and the cartons
• Manually assembling packs.
• Mount and change the foil reels
• Supply the cartoning machine
• Monitor the proper operation of the machines and make adjustments where necessary
• Inspection tasks & registration: Quality check, CCP check, …
• Assist with the stopping of the machines at the end of production
• Clean the packaging machines and the work place
• Supervision of the overall tidiness and cleanliness of the workplace
• Knowledge and application of necessary GMP & safety rules and standards
• Signal and register technical malfunctions of the equipment
• Signal and register any non-conformities or abnormalities of the products and the packing material

Education (degree):

High School diploma or equivalent

Specific knowledge:

• Must be able to perform duties following all regulatory GMP/FSMA food hygiene practices
• Basic computer and math skills

Experience:

• Prior Experience in a production setting , ideally in an FDA regulated environment
• Experience with inspections and/or quality control
• Good communication skills, both written and oral; ability to read and write effectively

Language:

• English verbally & written

Personal competences:

• Team spirit, Open Dialogue, Passion
• Continuous improvement mentality
• Aptitude for handling repetitive tasks
• Ability to perform manual operations quickly, without loss of quality
• Ability to work independently or as part of a collaborative team