Machine Operator 1st Shift in Columbia
Energy Jobline ZR, Columbia, MO, United States
Machine Operator
Use your expertise to independently operate assigned packaging machines at the site.
Duties and Responsibilities
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Compliance to SOP's, GMPs, Housekeeping, Safety, and all other FE policies.
Inspect settings for codes, dates, leaks, oxygen levels, and seals to ensure proper operation of the assigned equipment.
Complete all required safety, food safety, production, maintenance, and other documentation (e.g., packaging machine forms, quality forms, packaging downtime forms, forming tube inspection, and Teflon tape related forms).
Participate in process improvement projects or new product testing.
Report any equipment malfunction to the PMO, floor coordinator or supervisor immediately.
Report any unsafe condition immediately.
Run and support assigned designated packaging machines and support equipment independently as an Operator III.
Assist higher level Operators as needed.
Execute necessary changeovers in equipment, film, printers, and related ancillary processes while ensuring production expectations are met.
Assure that all date coding and bag labeling is correct.
Plan ahead on supplies needed for upcoming products per schedule.
Keep work area and equipment clean and free of garbage/debris at all times.
Assist in different lines or baggers as needed.
Work as directed and as a team.
Support teammates and contribute to goals.
Set up multiple machines for startup and during production.
Assist in all jobs on line to keep machines running at all times.
Work cooperatively with process owners to maintain quality standards.
Assure quality products are being produced by meeting quality specifications for production on assigned line(s). Use a variety of means for measurement such as equipment setting confirmation along with probes, tanks, and meters to monitor bag atmospheres, leak rates, weights, etc.
Make machine adjustments as needed to achieve and maintain expected equipment performance.
May be assigned to perform other tasks (e.g., packing, palletizing, trimming, inserting master packs, housekeeping, rework, general labor activities) on a temporary basis.
Actively support the other members of the employee's work team including assisting with cross‑training, new‑hire/buddy assignments, and process support during breaks, meal periods, and other staff coverage as needed.
Pass both written and hands‑on LOTO (Lock‑Out Tag‑Out) training yearly and successfully lock out machinery as needed.
Advance to Machine operator II through training and education after 1 year.
Required Qualifications / Skills
Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills and knowledge of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, simple formulas, conversions).
Pass a written test to demonstrate proficiency.
Accurately track downtime and performance indicators.
Speak, read, and write English at the level required to understand work instructions, diagrams, and related equipment documentation and support materials.
Adhere to GMPs and PPEs.
Lift 75 pounds (dead lift) continuously and open boxes for 8 hours a day or more.
Pass a math aptitude test and a required strength physical examination.
Have repetitive hand and eye movement skills.
Stand for the duration of shift (8+ hours) performing repetitive motions such as push/pull/lift, twist, stoop, bend.
Climb stairs or step onto a platform multiple times throughout shift.
Work in a noisy, wet, and cold environment (~30‑34 °F).
Work 6 or more consecutive days, including overtime, any shift, late nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary.
Other Desired Qualifications / Skills
Prior experience in a similar temperature/strenuous work environment.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Experience
Previous experience operating related food processing equipment or equivalent.
Pass the written exam before being assigned to Operator III.
Prior experience in a packing environment.
Education / Training
High School diploma/GED, some Technical School coursework, or Mechanical/Vocational Certification.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
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Use your expertise to independently operate assigned packaging machines at the site.
Duties and Responsibilities
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Compliance to SOP's, GMPs, Housekeeping, Safety, and all other FE policies.
Inspect settings for codes, dates, leaks, oxygen levels, and seals to ensure proper operation of the assigned equipment.
Complete all required safety, food safety, production, maintenance, and other documentation (e.g., packaging machine forms, quality forms, packaging downtime forms, forming tube inspection, and Teflon tape related forms).
Participate in process improvement projects or new product testing.
Report any equipment malfunction to the PMO, floor coordinator or supervisor immediately.
Report any unsafe condition immediately.
Run and support assigned designated packaging machines and support equipment independently as an Operator III.
Assist higher level Operators as needed.
Execute necessary changeovers in equipment, film, printers, and related ancillary processes while ensuring production expectations are met.
Assure that all date coding and bag labeling is correct.
Plan ahead on supplies needed for upcoming products per schedule.
Keep work area and equipment clean and free of garbage/debris at all times.
Assist in different lines or baggers as needed.
Work as directed and as a team.
Support teammates and contribute to goals.
Set up multiple machines for startup and during production.
Assist in all jobs on line to keep machines running at all times.
Work cooperatively with process owners to maintain quality standards.
Assure quality products are being produced by meeting quality specifications for production on assigned line(s). Use a variety of means for measurement such as equipment setting confirmation along with probes, tanks, and meters to monitor bag atmospheres, leak rates, weights, etc.
Make machine adjustments as needed to achieve and maintain expected equipment performance.
May be assigned to perform other tasks (e.g., packing, palletizing, trimming, inserting master packs, housekeeping, rework, general labor activities) on a temporary basis.
Actively support the other members of the employee's work team including assisting with cross‑training, new‑hire/buddy assignments, and process support during breaks, meal periods, and other staff coverage as needed.
Pass both written and hands‑on LOTO (Lock‑Out Tag‑Out) training yearly and successfully lock out machinery as needed.
Advance to Machine operator II through training and education after 1 year.
Required Qualifications / Skills
Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills and knowledge of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, simple formulas, conversions).
Pass a written test to demonstrate proficiency.
Accurately track downtime and performance indicators.
Speak, read, and write English at the level required to understand work instructions, diagrams, and related equipment documentation and support materials.
Adhere to GMPs and PPEs.
Lift 75 pounds (dead lift) continuously and open boxes for 8 hours a day or more.
Pass a math aptitude test and a required strength physical examination.
Have repetitive hand and eye movement skills.
Stand for the duration of shift (8+ hours) performing repetitive motions such as push/pull/lift, twist, stoop, bend.
Climb stairs or step onto a platform multiple times throughout shift.
Work in a noisy, wet, and cold environment (~30‑34 °F).
Work 6 or more consecutive days, including overtime, any shift, late nights, weekends, and holidays if necessary.
Other Desired Qualifications / Skills
Prior experience in a similar temperature/strenuous work environment.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Experience
Previous experience operating related food processing equipment or equivalent.
Pass the written exam before being assigned to Operator III.
Prior experience in a packing environment.
Education / Training
High School diploma/GED, some Technical School coursework, or Mechanical/Vocational Certification.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
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