Machine Operator Packaging

Nesco is looking for someone who likes faced paced operations. They are looking for a Machine Operator Packing associate to work in West Jefferson for a food manufacturing company.

Pay : $21 / hr

Shift : 2-2-3 rotating shift. 6a.m.-6 : 30 or 6 : 00p.m.-6 : 30a.m.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Adhere to safe work practices, policies, and procedures. Follow GMP's, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained.

Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety

Operates case packers, Accumulating Conveyor, Line Control Device, Case Coder, Sleever, Cappers, and / or robots ensuring proper operations (loading corrugate, overwraps, caps, or maintaining proper glue volume, etc.

including changeovers and minor adjustments).

• Fill in for other Packaging Machine Operators for lunches and breaks.
• Troubleshoot issues with equipment as needed.
• Set-up of equipment and material for a production run.
• Conduct and record all quality checks and record downtime events in a timely fashion utilizing Redzone.
• Fosters open communications and a good attitude toward work and fellow employees.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance.
• Operations of a manual pallet jack
• Manage inventory consumptions or creation in inventory management system.
• Alerts the Supervisor when major mechanical problems occur and reports any system abnormalities to reduce the risk of, and damage to, the system or product.
• Team player who aligns and upholds our values : Teamwork, Accountability, Innovation and Continuous Improvement and passion for customer and consumers.
• Attends and actively participates in safety meetings and trainings.
• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.
• Demonstrate proper handling and usage of cleaning agents.
• Train new hires as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :

• Experience with food manufacturing and GMPs
• Experience with high speed packaging equipment or experience with palletizing robotic arms
• One to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and / or experience
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend shift change instructions, short correspondence, emails, and memos.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to communicate effectively with other employees.

• Ability to calculate general mathematics.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving one concrete variable in standardized situations.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.

Level 1 Packaging Machine Operator : At this level, operators usually handle basic tasks related to operating and monitoring packaging machinery.

They may be responsible for loading materials into the machine, ensuring proper settings are inputted, monitoring the machine's operation, and performing routine maintenance tasks.

Level 1 operators typically work under close supervision and may require minimal experience or training.

• 6 months of machine operator experience.
• Basic understanding of machinery operations.
• Ability to load materials into the machine.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for minor issues.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety protocols.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.