Machine Operator

Business Unit Overview

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans^® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes^®, Egg Beaters^® and Owens^® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.

Responsibilities

1st Shift: 6a - 6p

2nd shift: 6p - 6a

The Company:

Since 1948, Bob Evans Farms (BEF), Bob Evans Farms (bobevansgrocery.com)  has been delivering farm-fresh goodness—delicious, quick-to-table farm fresh foods sold in retail stores throughout the country.  The company manufactures and distributes a variety of high-quality, convenience-oriented products under the Bob Evans, Owens, Egg Beaters and Simply Potatoes brand names.  Today, the company is the leading seller of refrigerated dinner sides including mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, liquid egg products and refrigerated breakfast potatoes. BEF is also a leading producer and distributor of over sixty varieties of sausage and bacon products, frozen handheld breakfast items and other convenience foods. 

In September of 2017, the company was acquired by Post Holding Company, Post Holdings.  Within Post, BEF is part of the Refrigerated Retail division.  Other divisions of Post include Post Consumer Brands (cereal), Weetabix, Michael Foods, BellRing Brands, and 8^th Avenue Food & Provisions.  Post has aggressive growth plans for BEF, highlighted by the recent deployment of capital to support innovation, marketing and manufacturing.

Position Overview:

The person in this position will tend machines that perform one or more production or packaging functions. This may consist of box building, sleeving, box closer, or shrink wrapping while performing other duties.

Accountabilities:

1. Safety 1^st. Follows all workplace safety rules.
2. Starts machine and observes operation to detect any malfunctions.
3. Must prioritize food quality and maintain food safety, through the vigilant application of company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
4. Ensure all connections to machines are correct.
5. Utilize all required PPE for the assigned job.
6. Verify the surfaces of the machines of the machines and components are sanitary and in good working condition.
7. Confirm product specification is met prior to machine operation.
8. Inspects filled container to ensure that product is packaged according to specifications.
9. Replenish packaging materials to machines as needed.
10. Document required verifications of product during the process.
11. Communicate problems or issues to production leadership to address concerns of product waste, quality or employee safety.
12. Work in a fast paced environment on a production line.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education:

Education Level:

• High School diploma or GED 

Experience: 

• Prior manufacturing/production experience preferred but not required. 

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will act each day as a positive example of the company values. He/she will always put safety first, perform job responsibilities to the best of their ability to help everyone win together. He/she will do the right thing and be courageous working to do what is best for customers, company, team and self, knowing that positive actions will help everyone as the company drives for results.

You will be expected to be dependable, resourceful, flexible to business needs, a team player, a good communicator and a person with high integrity.

Bob Evans Individual Contributor Success Practices:

• Persevering
• Developing Resourcefulness
• Taking Initiative and Measured Risks
• Delivering Consistent High-quality Results
• Working Hard and Adding Value
• Setting Work Priorities
• Informing Peers and Bosses
• Collaborating
• Communicating Effectively & Respectfully
• Being Coachable 

Skills:

• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be adaptable
• Must have good problem-solving skills

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Manufacturing Environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold, wet or humid conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and the noise level can be loud.
• May lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Requires walking, standing, bending and lifting for long periods of time
• Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer