Machine Operator II - Competitive Pay + Benefits!

Company: Glanbia Performance Nutrition
Location: Wheaton
Posted on: September 19, 2022

Job Description:

Machine Operator II - 2nd and 3rd Shifts Available!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
      • Team Leader 2+ yearsLifting 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 Associated topics: automated machinery, automatic, cad, computer aided manufacturing, computer numeric control, computer aided manufacturing, fabrication, machine operator, precision, precision machining

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