Pre-Process Flex - B Crew (INTERNAL ONLY) at Bel Brands USA – Traverse City, Michigan

Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, and GoGo Squeez is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel’s commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all. The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 5 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Leitchfield, KY; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

Job Summary:

As a Machine Operator for Materne North America, you will be responsible for operating high speed equipment on our production and food processing lines.

Position Responsibilities:
Operate high-speed manufacturing equipment through touchscreen/HMI
Read schematics and diagrams to monitor machine activity (flow, machine status, temperature settings, level indication)
Inspect product as it moves through manufacturing process for quality
Conduct sample testing and record data (viscosity, ph, titrations, bricks, etc.)
Operate industrial carts, power hand carts, and forklifts
Perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance of equipment
Clean work area and sanitize equipment
Complete daily paperwork and reports

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to stand for an entire shift (12+ hours)
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Must be able to walk up & down stairs multiple times per shift
Must be able to get on/off of a forklift multiple times per shift

Education:
High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Technical / Trade School preferred

Experience:
Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
Previous experience working in the food industry is preferred
Experience operating industrial carts, power hand carts, and sit down forklifts preferred

Skills:
Strong attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Ability to plan work and anticipate problems
Mechanical aptitude
Computer skills (data entry & experience with an ERP system in a production environment preferred)
Basic math skills, including competency with weights and measures (must be able to take/record measurements and understand tare weight)

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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