Ready to join a US Best Managed Company?! Kent Precision Foods Group, a member of the Kent Corporation family of companies has an excellent opportunity to join their team as a Machine Operator! This is a full-time opportunity that offers exceptional benefits. If you have experience working on food packaging equipment, we want to hear from you!
The Machine Operator performs repetitive work station operations in the Packaging Department. This position is responsible for all activities in the packaging room.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Train associates and production workers to perform their required duties. This includes running the equipment and following KPFG Core Procedures
Maintain GMP`s
Package the quantity of cases and/or bags as required by the schedule
See that all personnel assigned keep the lines running smooth and when necessary run through breaks and/or lunch
Maintain all documents such as pre-op checklist, pack sheets, metal detectors, lot numbers, etc
Review daily production requirements with the Production Lead and/or Supervisor
Package products in a clean environment, at the specified weights, and with the correct and legible lot number as per Core Procedures
Refer to set-up sheets for production requirements
Make sure that all packaging materials used film, boxes, pallets etc are in acceptable condition and quality. Report any problems or discrepancies immediately to the Production Lead or Supervisor
Review with the Production Lead the daily needs for boxes, film, pallets, etc. Coordinate documentation of finished goods sent to the warehouse
Make sure all equipment are in good working order
Replace any parts as needed and review with the Production Manager and/or Production Supervisor for any parts or maintenance supplies needed
Operates all equipment associated with operating at least three production lines (vertical form and fill machines, pouching machines, tapers, conveyors, case sealers, check weighers, etc.)
Makes package and product change-overs on all appropriate equipment
Preventative maintenance and minor repairs on his assigned line equipment at the direction of the Supervisor
Assures the quality of the finished product by utilizing the QA staff and personal observations of the production and packaging processes
Performs cleaning and sanitizing assignments on his/her area and equipment (sweeping, mopping, dusting, scrubbing, washing, etc) Loads trash in the dumpster
Maintains accurate daily production records
Places product to be reworked into drums or other containers
Reads and checks that product is properly labeled
Is in charge of his/her packers
Other duties as manager sees fit
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to work in varying temperature conditions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds including above head and below the waist for 50% or more of shift.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Must be able to work at line speed with the ability to make coordinated hand and finger movements.