Open Food Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Menasha Corporation

Alsip, IL

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Automotive Industry, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Cleaning Equipment, Cost Control, Dental Insurance, Electronics, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Safety, Food and Beverage Industry, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Incentive Programs, Leading Edge Technology, Legal Standards, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Machining Operations, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Merchandising, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Physical Demands, Plant Management, Plastics Manufacturing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Printing, Production Specifications, Profit & Loss, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, SAP, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Startup, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Team Player, Testing, Vision Plan, Warehousing, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Alsip, IL

POSTED

2 days ago

Menasha Corporation Employees, please log-in to your Workday account to apply for positions.ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you're going to want to be here.Join us and become part of the power behind possible.About The OpportunityThis position is responsible for maintaining, controlling, and operating vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machines and equipment that are used in the manufacturing process.Shift Hours:Monday - Thursday- 2nd Shift/Nights 10 Hour ShiftEssential Job Functions:The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties; however, it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.* Perform startup checks at the beginning of each shift.* Perform machine setup before each shift and perform testing procedures to ensure that machines work optimally during production, logging results electronically by hour against set efficiency targets.* Ensure that all partial pallets, bags, containers, are available and accessible.* Perform front line preventative maintenance.* Monitor and perform routine adjustments and calibrations on each Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machine.* Monitor all product to be packaged to ensure best quality standards are being met against provided work instructions.* Maintain proficiency in operations in three key areas: equipment maintenance, safety and environmental awareness, and effective operations.* Set up (assemble & disassemble), change over, operate, monitor, and adjust equipment on vertical form and fill and seal packaging equipment to meet all finished pouch quality specification and production requirements.* Disassemble, clean, and sanitize packaging & support equipment using designated cleaning chemicals following documented safety and cleaning procedures for product changeovers.* Adheres to all GMP, including sanitary requirements, Food Safety, Safety, and Standardized Work procedures so there is no cross contamination of product.* Ensure equipment lockout procedure is used prior to doing any cleaning or adjustment/repair which requires safety guards to be removed, or which may expose employees to injury through inadvertent movement of machine parts.* Troubleshoot and/or identify equipment failures or problems. Perform minor troubleshooting, part replacement, and maintenance of packaging and related equipment. Report any need for equipment repair or maintenance.* Ability to learn SAP and navigate the system.* Ensure that all material and packaging are correct and meet all the customer and Company specifications against provided work instructions.* Ensure adequate housekeeping in the work area throughout the day to include maintaining and cleaning machine(s) before and after each shift.Education & Experience:* High School Diploma desired* Mechanical and troubleshooting ability* At least 3 years in manufacturing position* At least 3 years in a machine operator positionKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:* Ability to interpret written and oral instructions* Ability to troubleshoot problems on VFFS Baggers* Ability to run and manage two baggers simultaneously* Understanding of food standards and allergens, in relations to machine operations* Ability to produce at a high level* Ability to be proactive vs. reactive* Ability to work with plant management for required results* Ability to be able to work independently and as part of a team* Ability to perform all computer functions as they pertain to the job* Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to plan ahead and follow schedulesPhysical Requirements & Work Environment:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Work is performed primarily in a fast-paced environment* Must be able to stand throughout entire shift to attend to issues with machinery.* Walking throughout the Packaging area* Stand for long periods of time during production run.* Bend throughout the work shift if loading blocks on pallet.* Lift up to 25 pounds and move item short distances.* Reach below shoulder level to lift blocks off conveyor.* Pull trash receptacles.* Push levers, brooms and shovels.* Climb ladders to bins and multiple flights of stairs between floors of the building throughout the day.* Primarily works in a production warehouse setting* Walking, standing, lifting & bending for duration of shiftAll Menasha Packaging employees must conduct their work in a manner that complies with all legal standards and meets customer expectations. They will maintain quality standards by establishing, enforcing and adhering to organizational standards set forth in published policies, procedures and processes.The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.Menasha Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with employer.The expected salary range for this position is $25.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan and for a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic term life, AD&D, Short- and Long-term disability; EAP; 401(k) retirement savings plan; PTO and paid holidays.Two companies, one vision.Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today's supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you'll have opportunities to grow.The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.

About the Company

Menasha Corporation

Menasha Corporation and its operating companies, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, celebrate over 160 years of manufacturing excellence by providing our customers with innovative products that exceed sustainability goals and create cutting-edge solutions in corrugated packaging. Headquartered in Neenah, WI, Menasha Corporation, is one of the oldest and most successful family-owned manufacturing organizations in the country. Menasha Corporation and its companies have more than 5,000 employees worldwide and foster a culture of family values, social responsibility, and inventive thinking with the goal of helping our customers protect, move, and promote their products better than anyone else.

COMPANY SIZE

5,000 to 9,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Manufacturing - Other

FOUNDED

1849

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