Machine Operator 2nd Shift - PrideStaff

Job Description:
The junior machine operator safely and efficiently assists with operation of our automated packaging machine.  

Pay: $19-20/hr 
Shift: 1st 7am - 3:30pm
Location: West Chester



Duties & Responsibilities: 

• This position assists the operator in working  an automated machine on a food production line and produces food products within specifications as required on the daily schedule
• Responsible for producing food products within the specified quality requirements
• Follows and promotes Food Safety and practicing and enforcing all GMPs and appropriate food defense techniques
• Monitors products as they are produced to ensure high quality and that product meets all specifications
• Performs duties in a safe manner and comply with all regulations and company policies
• Cleans and sanitizes the production area in the facility
• Assistance with machine disassembly and reassembly 
• Informs supervisor and/or manager of any equipment malfunctions or other production issues as they arise
• Must be flexible to work overtime, weekends, and holidays upon occasion 
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent 
• Mechanically inclined 
• 6 months of previous automation or packaging experience 
• Experience in food manufacturing - preferred
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Knowledge of manufacturing procedures and operations preferred
• Experience and desire to support a culture built on collaboration, sharing of ideas and celebration of successes as well as drive for positive outcomes with cross-functional teams.   
• Work with supervisor to create standard operating procedures and training documentation
• Experience and desire to support a culture built on collaboration, sharing of ideas and celebration of successes as well as drive for positive outcomes with cross-functional teams. 

• Prolonged periods of standing on production floor
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Mainly inside a production and warehouse environment 
• Exposure to loud machinery noises
• Must be able to work near food ingredients, exposure to food allergens
• Location: inside an air-conditioned manufacturing and warehouse environment
• You must be able to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
• You must be able to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards

Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $23.00 - $23.00