Machine Operator II

The Bag Machine Operator II is responsible for operating and maintaining the bag lines to safely deliver the highest quality products at the best efficiency and lowest scrap possible through the use of effective manufacturing methods.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Schedule: Morning

Pay rate: $22.34/hr

Follow all Key Operating Procedures, including but not limited to:
o Company and facility Policies
o Safety - LTCT; use of proper PPE; adherence to all applicable safety rules
o Quality - PQCT, Bag Specifications, Testing Frequencies and Procedures
o SOPs - Methods for performing work
o SSOP/Good Housekeeping standards (keep machines and area sanitized and clean)
o Good Manufacturing Practices
o Food/Safety Security
o HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)
o Food Regulatory and Customer Specifications
Responsible for scrap, efficiency, and product quality
Responsible for packing good quality bags into box, capping, and applying tubes as needed, helical insertion, and applying splice tape on helical bags and two out machines, as per bag specifications from a standing position with breaks every two hours.
Responsible to ensure that box and tote counts are accurate as per the bag specification
Responsible for pushing box of bags (approximately 70 to 75 pounds) from packers' conveyor to box conveyor
Ensure that quality standards are upheld and that any suspect or defective product is reported to the
Shift Leader to be appropriately destroyed or placed on hold for the Quality Facilitator's review and decision
Work as a valuable team member throughout the production room to accomplish the business goals:
o Help operators as needed (including cleaning machines and PM's)
o Help other Inspector/Packers if needed when machine is down
o Learn to pack all bag specifications and at all machines
o Assist and work closely with Quality, Maintenance, and technical resources to ensure that
issues are being addressed to optimize the performance of the line. 2
o Provide feedback and suggestions for improvements

Communicate in a positive and respectful manner to resolve all issues
Complete all documentation accurately
Ask for help when the need arises
Train new Inspector/Packers in the proper evaluation and packing of bags in accordance with Key Operating Procedures

* Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
* Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
* Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
* Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
* Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
* Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
* Customer Focus - dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
* Productive work habits - organized, sets appropriate objectives and priorities. Follows through.
* Quantity/Quality of output of work: Produces acceptable to standards, meets production and quality goals

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Specific skills: Basic computer skills. Ability to read and interpret standard measuring tapes. Ability to work safely and effectively with minimal supervision.Years and up in machine experience.

* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discounts
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid elder care
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance