Machine Operator I

Company: Glanbia Performance Nutrition
Location: Wheaton
Posted on: June 5, 2021

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 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: Basic information of the position 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: Give at least 3 examples of the types of decisions this job will typically make without higher level approval. 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: 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: 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 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 Nearest Major Market: Aurora Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago Associated topics: automated, cnc fabricating, cnc machine, composite laminator, computer aided design, computer aided manufacturing, computer numeric control, computer aided manufacturing, programming, smt machine

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