Machine Operator

Job Summary:

The Machine Operator maintains efficient operations of machine, including operation of filler, wash cycle, and tie-ins to silos.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reloads Maintain continuous operation including loading of paper cartons/bottles and juices (including the changing of silos).
• Obtains correct packaging materials and other necessary materials to perform work and adequately assists in record keeping of material usage.
• Performs the CIP, and wash cycles for machines including silo CIP, filler CIP, and pressure wash areas, as well as ensures equipment readiness for next run.
• Monitors quantities to production schedule so that the correct quantities are run, do necessary efficiency paperwork, and do monitor weights of filled cartons as well as dye checking for leaks.
• Completes all associated production paperwork in a neat, accurate, and timely manner.
• Monitors products to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Monitors product specifications to ensure correct codes are being utilized.
• Performs all necessary quality checks and testing as determined by the Quality Department or management.
• Adjusts machinery as necessary for optimal production.
• Complies with all Company policies, procedures, and safety rules and maintains a clean and well-organized work area.
• Ensures routine quality checks are performed on product to verify product brix, codes, and package types.
• Ensures machines are running to standard efficiency.
• Performs routine operator maintenance, including filling peroxide and changing filters as necessary, change defective u-cups in valves and maintaining fluid levels in coders.
• Accurately records production, machine efficiency or inefficiencies, and machine downtime to assure that the production schedule is met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and completes work in a timely manner.
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and reacts well under pressure.
• Extremely accurate and detail-oriented.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent; OR
• At least 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, stooping, climbing, and lifting tools and materials.
• Must be able to bend, squat, reach and stretch.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.