Production Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

Company: Glanbia Performance Nutrition
Location: Shorewood
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Machine Operator 1

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:

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• 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
  
• Be able to successfully perform setups on manufacturing machines assigned to
  
• Trouble-shoot defects and own the quality of the products
  
• 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
  
• Collaborate with other departments for process improvements
  
• 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:
  
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  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English fluently
    
  • Knowledge of or familiar with GMP?s/HACCP
    
  • Ability to operate a machine with the knowledge of changing over parts
    
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions
    
  • Proficiently operate all line equipment assigned to with Quality ownership of the process
    
  • Knowledge of batch recording and material handling procedures
    
  • Basic math skills
    
  • Basic computer skills (using SAP System and RF scan guns)
    
    
    Decision Making/ Problem Solving:
    
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    • Identify defects on the line or work area and immediately communicate to the appropriate leadership member.
      
    • Working with the maintenance department on improvements
      
    • Changing parts of the machines to operate with different types of products
      
      
      Education/Experience:
      
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      • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
        
      • Experience in Food environment or Consumer product
        
      • 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.)
        Frequencies: Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Continuous (67-100%)
        
        Lifting Demands:
        
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        • 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:
          
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          • Standing ? Continuous
            
          • Walking ? Continuous
            
          • Bending/stooping ? Frequent
            
          • Stair climbing ? Occasional
            
            Work Environment:
            
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            • Work with known allergens ? Frequent
              
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              • 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
                
                
                Benefits:
                
                
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                • 401(k) matching
                  
                • Dental insurance
                  
                • Medical insurance
                  
                • Vision Insurance
                  
                • Health savings account
                  
                • FREE Life insurance
                  
                • Paid time off
                  
                • Parental leave
                  
                • Tuition reimbursement
                  

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