Machine Operator Filling (1st Shift)

Job DetailsJob Location: Everett Plant - Everett, WA 98203Salary Range: $20.77 - $20.77 HourlyKey Responsibilities:

Performs operations of machines, including troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, quality control, and waste control. Flows to work

Performs weight and waste tracking

Effectively delivers residual to manual line

Organizes and maintains all tools and scales

Sanitation of equipment is required

Follows department escalation to ensure all major incidents are dealt with promptly

Trains peers and temporary workers on processes and machine operation within the department

Make sure down time is getting entered into the HMI with clear explanations of what happened

Performs data sheet checks and ensures completion of data sheet

Organizes and maintains all tools and scales

Perform tasks to support other departments when directed

Actively participates in shift hand off

Works with team towards meeting Filling metrics to drive goals and sustainability of the teams, this to be done through resource alignment, planning ahead for changeovers, looking ahead to optimize the schedule, empowering the teams to drive communication and tight tracking of loss through each process order

Other duties as assigned by Team leader or Business Unit Leader

Qualifications and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry

Must be available to work overtime and weekends

Technical Experience

Ability to learn system logic and operate HMI/control panels and fine tune equipment for minor and major adjustments

Required attributes

Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward

Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team

Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Creative problem-solving skills

Obsessive attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at once

Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments

Passionate about food

Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respect

As A Leader Within the Kettle Cuisine Team You Are Expected To:

Model and support Kettle’s Core Values and safety culture

Create a culture of accountability & performance

Drive a focus on quality and continuous improvement

Plan work, track results and resolve variances

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

Works with little supervision, but work is reviewed. Exercises discretion within areas of responsibility.

Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others.

Position has little to no contact with customers.

Position makes indirect contribution to efforts that generate moderate levels of revenue.

Decisions or actions may have a moderate impact on other departments and/or external relationships of the organization. Errors are usually detected after the fact and may result in moderate interruption and delays in work output.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Corporate Trainer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands/Efforts

Extensive standing

Repetitive motion (hands/wrists)

Climb and balance

Work requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Mental & Visual Demands

Work performed by this position requires moderate concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks.

Work occasionally requires some degree of visual effort for periods of time.

Work Environment and Hazards

Employee works in a manufacturing setting with some exposure to heat, cold, dust, or other factors of minor inconvenience.

The position has some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.

Less than 25% travel is required for this position. Travel would be to other sites via airplane

Corporate Trainer must have availability and flexibility to work different shifts and days, sometimes for weeks at a time, to provide support and training to all of our employees. May need to work weekends or overtime as required.

Qualifications