Open Food Machine Operator at Menasha Packaging in ALSIP, Illinois

Job Description:

Shift

• C Shift - 12 Hours (Friday through Sunday)

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures


• Demonstrate commitment to quality and perform job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines


• Operate and maintain machinery to achieve standard rates Perform a variety of inspections


• Make adjustments


• Conduct preventive maintenance


• Perform film changes


• Utilize tools to make minor adjustments


• Interact with machine interfaces to troubleshoot and make minor adjustments


• Learn Pack Manager and navigate the system


• Run two baggers simultaneously


• Assist mechanics in troubleshooting


• Check codes as required


• Perform packaging integrity checks


• Maintain paperwork


• Perform package and flavor changes


• Interact with mechanics during machine changeovers


• Play an active role in the maintenance and cleanliness of assigned equipment and surrounding work area


• Perform cleaning tasks during the shift, at the end of the shift and at shutdowns


• Follow instructions from supervision (regarding policies, procedures and all changes that may occur)


• Troubleshoot problems on bagger (VFFS)


• Competently work in either a group setting or alone


• Ensure product weight specifications are being met


• Operate all packing machines at specified efficiency (speed)


• Assist in preparing for shift production


• Shut off machinery before clearing jams


• 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


• Complete all company required paperwork to document periodic quality checks, to account for product produced, and to provide other records as required by the company


• Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors

Performance Measures and Outcomes

• Adherence to safety policies and procedures


• Quality of work


• Production goals

Education

• Level Desired - High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner


• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business


• Ability to work on a rotating shift as needed


• Ability to effectively work in teams


• Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people


• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles


• Ability to interpret written and oral instructions


• Ability to produce at a high level


• Ability to work with plant management for required results


• Ability to perform all computer functions as they pertain to the job


• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to plan ahead and follow schedules


• Possess foresight and understanding of processes to be proactive vs. reactive