Machine Operator II - Lead

Company: Glanbia Performance Nutrition
Location: Joliet
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

General Summary: Responsible for the operations of different types of manufacturing equipment including maintaining and adjusting machines during operations and downtime cleaning activities.

Essential Functions:

--- Support and abide by the company's safety program and all safety initiatives, policies and procedures.

--- Report all injuries to the Supervisor immediately

--- Ensure that work procedures are being followed in a consistent manner (Safety, Quality, GMP, MAV, HACCP)

--- Know and Understand lock out/tag procedures in the department

--- Perform safety inspections and be aware of all the safety points on the machines and/or MHE

--- Be able to successfully perform setups on multiple manufacturing machines --- Understand the differences in powders and be able to successfully perform the procedures associated with allergen and flavor cleans

--- Communicate with the appropriate Leadership if issues arise in regards to safety and/or quality issues

--- Responsible for filling out paper reports correctly and clearly (parts, allergen clean and flavor change sheets, safety audits, etc.)

--- Complete monthly training courses

--- Ability to load, unload, move, count/pick, stack and stage product and materials using a sit down forklift, stand-up forklift, or other MHE as required.

--- Perform Root Cause Analysis on the machines

--- Trains new hires to ensure new talent share our values

--- Ensure plant personnel practice safe work habits and follow safety rules. --- Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): N95 Respirator, lab coat, safety shoes, safety glasses, bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, and nitrile gloves --- Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Basic information of the position

--- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English fluently

--- At least 2 years of manufacturing or distribution operations experience required --- Knowledge of or familiar with GMP's/HACCP

--- Ability to follow written and oral instructions

--- Proficiently operate all line equipment and be Subject Matter Experts for multiple pieces of equipment

--- Knowledge of batch recording and material handling procedures

--- Ability to recommend corrective actions

--- Basic math skills

--- Basic computer skills (using High Jump and RF scan guns)

--- Advanced SAP and other Software knowledge and responsibilities

--- Certification on PIT to perform multiple tasks within a department (if required) --- Demonstrate the ability to begin the Root Cause Analysis process

Decision Making/ Problem Solving:

--- Trouble-shoot issues before making adjustments on the machines after training is completed

--- Working with the maintenance department on improvements

--- Changing parts of the machines to operate with different types of products

Education/Experience:

--- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

--- Experience in Food environment or Consumer product

--- Experience and previous certification with operating PIT equipment (stand up/sit down forklift) a plus

--- Experience using WMS or ERP system with RF scanning a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The work is classified as Light - Medium Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept. of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles.)

Lifting Demands:

--- Lift up to 55 lbs. on an occasional basis 6 inches off Ground to Waist.

--- Lift up to 30 lbs. on an occasional basis Waist to Shoulder.

--- Carry up to 55 lbs. on an occasional basis up to 5 ft.

--- Be able to pull a 55lb bag from a height of 60 inches on an occasional basis.

Postural Demands:

--- Standing - Continuous

--- Walking - Continuous

--- Bending/stooping - Frequent

--- Stair climbing - Occasional

Work Environment:

--- Work with known allergens - Frequent

o Most common allergens found in the plant/warehouse environment include, but are not limited to, milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanut and tree nut

--- Work with powders - Continuous

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