Machine Operator - 1st Shift - CHICAGO RACINE

Under general supervision, sets up and operates assigned production equipment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines, leads the employees engaged in a variety of manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials.

Will participate and lead; root-cause analysis meetings, training of new employees, track equipment down time, development of related SOP/SSOPs and line specific KPIs.

Operate various types of machinery, as needed, and as described by assigned leadership.

Job Responsibilities



* Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.



* Oversee production line by watching for equipment malfunctions or product defects, loading raw materials into equipment, unloading work in progress, or finished product and moving materials to and from the equipment.



* Set up assigned equipment each day according to the posted production schedule and as required based on the product specifications.

Disassemble at the close of each day for sanitation.



* Monitor equipment operations: troubleshoot and resolve basic malfunctions, notify supervision and the maintenance staff when significant issues occur.



* Diagnose and repair of common mechanical malfunctions on production equipment



* Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment.



* Replace broken belts, knives, seals, gaskets, etc., as indicated by condition, malfunction, or planned replacement schedule.



* Data recording, entry, and adjustment as needed.



* Calibrate systems to time, temperature, and positions of equipment



* Calibrate production equipment to ensure that all parts are running efficiently and correctly according to manufacturer specifications.



* Record and interpret temperatures as related to the process.



* Use, read and record measuring devices and product parameters.



* Monitoring equipment daily and taking corrective measures to resolve issues.



* Work with the maintenance staff to establish and implement preventative maintenance programs and best practice equipment operation methods.



* Work with the maintenance staff to establish and implement preventative maintenance programs and best practice equipment operation methods.



* Notify management or supervisory staff if unusual or out of spec operations are identified.



* Perform general housekeeping duties in the production area: maintenance a safe and clean work area while in compliance with existing policy.



* Take ownership and responsibility for the equipment and machinery.



* Comply with organization policies including, but not limited to, safety, good manufacturing practices, food safety, and employment and work rules.



* Coordinate with supervisor machine coverage during rest periods and meal breaks in accordance with company policy.



* Maintain accurate labor and materials records on work orders and perform other duties as assigned.



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