PLOVER - Master Operator (34988)

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Plover WI - Plover, WI 54467Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: 1st ShiftPosition Summary: This position provides support on all machines within the specific production facility. Trained as a back-up Lead and supporting the Lead for success with both employees and production.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities: Include the following.

Work with Supervisor to ensure proper daily line set-up
Start machine and observe operation to detect malfunctions
Stop machine and report malfunction to Supervisor
Make minor adjustments or repairs such as opening valves, changing forming and cutting dies, setting guides, or clearing away damaged product containers
Inspect filled container to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications
Feed product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices and unload packaged product
Ensure company goals are met through continuous line improvements
Adjust all equipment for efficient operations and product quality
Break or assist operators as needed
Record data when relieving operator
Monitor waste reductions
Assist in set up of equipment for starts up and change-overs
Ensure all safety devices are operable and being used
Ensure all packaging and coding is correct.
Work with Maintenance to ensure uptime
Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good manufacturing practices
Must wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as provided
Must follow all plant food safety and person safety rules and procedures
Work with enthusiasm and sense of urgency
Perform other duties as required or directed
Back-up team Leader

QualificationsEducation, prior work experience and specialized skill and knowledge:

Ability to understand and communicate effectively. Three to six months training and experience in operator positions. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Physical Environment/working conditions

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, fingers and arms to handle, feel and reach; climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and electrical powered equipment. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equipment and machinery used

Baggers, Extruder, Carton former, Robotics, Wexxar, Tri-Sealer, Fryers Mixers, Printers, Case tapers, Raques, ABC, VCS and Breader(s), Frey, Schnell, V-mag lift, Ballers, Tote dumpers, Metal Detectors, Check Weighers, Motorized Pallet Jack and all other equipment related to the production line.

MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD TO WORK FOR MONOGRAM APPETIZERS

This role will require extended hours based on production needs, including work to be performed after regular business hours and on weekends.