Position Summary & Key Areas Of Ownership
Responsible for setting up, calibrating, and starting machinery for production runs, then controlling and adjusting machine settings to maintain product specifications.
Core Responsibilities
- Monitoring machine output for defects and consistency, inspecting products using proper equipment and making adjustments to optimize performance.
- Performing routine cleanings, basic maintenance and minor repairs to ensure optimal equipment function and minimize downtime.
- Loading raw materials into machines when required.
- Recording production data, maintaining activity logs and reporting issues to supervisors.
- Adhering to all safety guidelines, operating machinery safely and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Knowledge of line cleaning and testing.
- Required to complete product changeovers quickly and efficiently.
- Effectively communicate with production, QA, maintenance, and management staff.
- Willingness to cross train and provide support with other production work centers.
- Back up to the Line Lead.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills And Requirements
- Mechanical aptitude – a strong understanding of how production machinery and mechanical systems work.
- Ability to read technical manuals and interpret instructions.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
- The ability to perform demanding physical duties, including lifting, bending and standing for extended periods.
- Aptitude to identify and troubleshoot issues with machinery.
- Proficiency in basic math skills for measurements, calculations and maintaining specifications.
- Expected to learn GMP's, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Safety Procedures and Quality at the Source testing and documentation for your assigned work area.
- High school diploma or (GED), on the job training is offered.
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
Job Posted by ApplicantPro
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