Machine Operator

Join Our Team at Meiji America Inc. – Stauffer’s Biscuit Company!

We are currently hiring Machine Operator Processing/ Packaging for our 2nd and 3rd shift at Stauffer’s Biscuit Company, a proud part of Meiji America Inc.

Packaging starts at $21.22
Processing starts at $21.43

There is a 6-month and 1-year increase.

The primary function of a Machine Operator Processing/ Packaging position is to operate the machine in a safe, efficient manner to ensure all food safety, quality protocols and product specifications are met.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Works well with others, fostering a team atmosphere.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area at all times.
• Comply with all GMP requirements.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed timely and accurately.  Communicates changes to the next shift.
• Interacts with Mixer to check consistency of dough before Mixer brings dough to the line.
• Frequently checks specifications of product to ensure good product.
• Ensures only quality product is entering the oven such as raising the cut and stopping transfer belts until problem is resolved.
• Full knowledge of processing equipment and product specifications to make necessary adjustments to keep line running efficiently.
• Monitors equipment for any maintenance-related item that may affect the efficient production of quality products and takes action to resolve problem.  Reports any operational issues to supervision.
• Monitors the equipment and the processing procedure for safety and reports any issues to the supervisor.
• Operate assigned line with constant attention to quality of product, scrap reduction and minimal downtime.
• Develop ways to eliminate scrap such as dough falling off conveyors and dough peeling around gauge rolls.
• Required to take apart and clean and/or reassemble equipment for changeovers.
• Able to properly submit work orders as needed.
• Assist or oversee the training of new employees.
• Assist with changeovers, machine setup and cleaning.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read and record written specifications of product.
• Perform SPC (computer) data entry according to established process control procedures and product specifications.
• Ability to work independently.
• Notify Supervision of any issues.
• Must adhere/comply with all Company policies, procedures and practices.
• All other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY:
A Machine Operator Processing/ Packaging person will be accountable to the Production Supervisor for fulfillment of his or her duties.  The performance of a Machine Operator Processing/ Packaging person will be measured to the degree of his or her production levels and quality of work performed in these assigned areas.

EXPERIENCE:
Some manufacturing experience in a food plant helpful.
Must be trained in LOTO procedure.

HOURS:
2ND SHIFT: MONDAY - FRIDAY 3PM-11PM (MANDATORY OVERTIME EVERY OTHER WEEKEND)
3RD SHIFT: SUNDAY - THURSDAY 11PM-7AM (MANDATORY OVERTIME EVERY OTHER WEEKEND)

EDUCATION:         
High School or equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and lift up to 50 lbs. and shared weight up to 100 lbs.  Occasional exposure to airborne dust, high humidity and extremes of hot and cold are possible.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.