Communication Skills, Electricity, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Film, Food Quality, Food Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Hydraulic Engineering, Inkjet Printers, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Mathematics, Mechanical Maintenance, Physical Demands, Preventative Maintenance, Printers, Problem Solving Skills, Product Packaging, Property Maintenance, Quality Management, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
We are currently looking for a Machine Operator for our 2nd shift to join our vegetable processing facility in Ogden, UT. This position is responsible for the mechanical maintenance and operation of assigned packaging line(s).
Schedule: 3:45pm to 2:15am
Responsibilities:
- Work cooperatively with Supervisors, Maintenance, and production workers to meet productivity standards.
- Set up line for production runs.
- Continually monitor packaging equipment, product, packaging and personnel for the production run.
- Effectively maintain safety, quality and production standards for each production run.
- Perform minor mechanical duties including minor repair of all line equipment.
- Maintain and operate ink jet coders as well as case printers.
- Refer all electrical/electronic problems to the maintenance department and ensure resolution of issues.
- Perform preventative maintenance on line equipment as scheduled.
- Communicate progress of line to Supervisor/Manager.
- Correct errors on line.
- Actively develop solutions to limit operational downtime.
- Assist organizing and cleaning production line area throughout shift.
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
- Follow all Company policies and procedures, which include SOP’s, Employee Handbook, Food Safety and Quality Procedures, Food Quality Policies, GMP Handbook, HACCP, and Pictsweet Safety Procedures.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Capability of running two or more lines and/or performing general mechanical duties.
- Maintain and repair basic mechanical operations of line equipment and assist on more complex repairs.
- Understand basic mathematical computation.
- Knowledge of hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, weigh machines, metal detectors, Bosch baggers, and material handling systems.
- Basic understanding of electrical controls.
- Advanced understanding of packaging systems.
- Read or interpret documents such as safety rules/ signs, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and written in English, with management and co-workers.
- Foster cooperative team environment.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
- Consistently meet efficiency standards for a sustained period.
- Consistently meet goals for film and product waste reduction.
EDUCATION
- Prefer one year experience as a machine operator (or related craft).
- Prefer one-year experience in direct operation and maintenance of machinery similar to those used by Pictsweet.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Frequently lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Regularly stand, climb, walk, squat, kneel, crouch and crawl.
- Work effectively in cold, wet and loud environment for up to 10 hours.
- Climb and descend steep stairs.
- Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Frequent repetitive motion involving wrists, hands, fingers, and shoulders.
- Consistent repetitive motion involving wrists, hands, fingers, and shoulders.
Pictsweet is a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/PWDNET