Machine Assistant Operator/Trainee (RDC) - 2nd Shift

2NDSHIFT (3PM-11PM)

Pay and Benefits
•    Pay Rate = $24.79 per hour, plus shift differential for 2nd and 3rd 
•    Excellent benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision)
•    11 paid holidays
•    Company-paid life insurance
•    401k plan with company match
•    Company provides safety shoes and prescription safety eyewear allowances 

Responsibilites:

• Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity, decreasing downtime and waste.
  
• Assume active role in overall plant facilities-related work.
• Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor.
• Follow all company safety rules and lockout tag-out procedures. .
• May be required to lift up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours.
• Set-up and operate machine to produce product according to customer specifications.
• Troubleshoot, perform minor repair, and preventative maintenance procedures on machine.
• Trains Helper, as required.
• Perform quality checks as required and take appropriate action when needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or delegated.
• Comfortable with computers and touch screens.
• Cross-train on other machines and jobs.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, and Quality Data.
• Input maintenance work orders into BPMS software. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Switch duties with Assistant Operator or Helper if necessary.
• Comply with the facility’s food packaging safety program processes and procedures.
• Complete annual food packaging safety training.
• Report any discovered food packaging safety risks/concerns to the food packaging safety management representative or direct supervisor.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to: Safety, GMP, FSSC, ISO, and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Adhere to production schedule and make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, and service goals. Report any unusual scheduling issues to supervisor.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED. 
  
• Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.
  
• Strong mechanical aptitude and possess problem-solving skills.
  
• Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Must be able to sit, stoop, and bend.
• Ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment. 
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilites:

• Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.
  
• Excellent communication skills.
  
• Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.