Machine Operator - Night Shift - Diamond Pet Foods

At Diamond, we take pride in our work, our departments, and our company as a whole. We share a passion for pets and the unique bond that pet owners have with their dogs and cats.

Work Environment: Graveyard Schedule 5pm - 5:25am 12hr Shifts (Alternative Work Schedule)

Job Scope

Machine Operator is to be proficient in every aspect of properly operating a Palletizer or Bagger at the highest reasonable speed.

Work Environment: Work is primarily performed indoors near operating equipment and loud noise, such as forklift horns and loose particles may be present. Work performed in this job requires employee to wear a bump cap, hearing protection, safety shoes/boots and safety glasses at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• As directed and trained, operate the Palletizer or Bagger machine.
• Operate and perform routine adjustments and changeover functions. Specific examples would be adjustments for pallet or bag configuration.
• Operate printer, layouts and computer settings.
• Perform and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform product stack configurations.
• Maintain accurate, complete and legible paperwork.
• Conduct changeovers.
• Keep supplies available to both bagger and palletizer at all times.
• Supply bagging with needed packaging (bags), following FIFO rotation.
• Troubleshoot minor operating problems.
• Remove full pallets from palletizer and store them properly in the warehouse, damage free.
• Repair any damaged pallets or bags before shift is over.
• Communicate production status to oncoming shift personnel.
• Maintain communication with maintenance personnel on major machine issues.
• Keep workstation and surrounding area in a clean and safe manner at all times.
• Working overtime is MANDATORY and requires full participation.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in accordance with company policy.
• Perform all functions in accordance with sound safety practices and procedures.
• Report all safety violations and safety hazards to Shift Supervisor immediately.
• Participate in all safety programs.
• 12hr Shifts & Weekends
• Able to operate a sit-down forklift