Machine Operator Line 1 - 1st Shift

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About West Liberty Foods

Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team that becomes family!

Opportunity Overview

Position Detail

Information

Job Title

Machine Operator

Location

Bolingbrook, IL

Shift

1st

Starting Base Hourly Wage

$20.25 per hour

Shift Premium

None

Job Summary

Machine Operator position is responsible for operating a machine in a safe and cost effective manner according to company standards. Machine Operators may operate a variety of machines that may include a Blender, Grinder, Stuffer, Tumbler, Slicer, Powered Industrial Truck, Forklift, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and correctly document proper documentation.
• Maintain proper meat quality and temperature.
• Operate machines and equipment in a safe and food safe manner.
• Operate a powered industrial truck safely if required.
• Responsible for proper set up and tear down of machinery and equipment.
• Installing and removing dies, molds, tooling.
• Ensuring proper pressures, temperatures, thickness, weights, sizing, mix times, etc.
• Load and unload machine.
• Operate a scanner and learn the required transactions in the process.
• Formulate batches according to current batch sheets.
• Complete all required HACCP documentation.
• Understands basic mechanics for machines and makes minor adjustments as needed.
• Responsible for sanitation of the work area.
• Troubleshooting mechanical issues.
• Other duties as assigned.