Line Operator

Job summary

The Line Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and adjusting production machinery to ensure safe and efficient line performance. They must also conduct quality audits, perform minor mechanical repairs, and maintain accurate production documentation.

Job details

We have two shifts available. Please indicate your preference in the application questions. Day Shift: Monday - Friday; 5am - 3:15pm Afternoon Shift: Monday - Friday; 3pm - 1:15am Select Food Products does not use AI to review our applicants. Summary The Line Operator will set up, operate, and adjust production machinery to ensure that the line runs safely, efficiently and in accordance with customer specifications. The Line Operator must acquire functional understandings of their assigned equipment(s) and possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair minor mechanical stoppages. Responsibilities: * Set up lines and re-assemble equipment * Calibrate equipment and conduct parts changeovers * Inspect all equipment and stations prior to production start-time * Operate equipment and monitor line performance * Troubleshoot and repair minor mechanical issues * Perform quality audits in accordance with food safety code * Accurately fill out all required documentation, pre-operational inspections, and daily productivity reports * Perform adjustments to equipment in cases of quality defects * Oversee housekeeping and daily clean-up of respective area * Perform Post-operational sanitation * Coordinate raw materials, packaging, and finished product with material handlers * Report any issues and assist in near miss or accident investigations Qualifications: * High school diploma * Mechanical experience is a bonus * Minimum of 1 year in machine operation, manufacturing environment * Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Working Conditions/Potential Hazards * Must wear personal protective equipment while on the plant floor (including warehouse areas) - Safety shoes, safety glasses, bump cap, company uniform * Must wear hygiene required PPE while on the plant floor (including warehouse areas) - Hair net, beard/moustache net (if applicable) * High lift-truck traffic * Temperature changing environment: humidity, heat, cold * Noise-heavy environment, personal hearing protection can be provided upon request * Exposure to wet conditions, slippery floors * Exposure to food odors * Possibility for heaving lifting, manually moving products up to 50lbs * Fast-paced environment

What you’ll do

The Line Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and adjusting production machinery to ensure safe and efficient line performance. They must also conduct quality audits, perform minor mechanical repairs, and maintain accurate production documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in a manufacturing machine operation environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting up to 50lbs are required.

Listed skills

• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Machine operation
• Equipment setup
• Troubleshooting
• Mechanical repair
• Quality audits
• Documentation
• Food safety
• Parts changeovers
• Calibration
• Housekeeping
• Sanitation
• Communication
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Warehousing
• Auditing
• Investigation
• Machinery
• Packaging And Labeling
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Forklift Truck
• Machine Operation
• Productivity Reports

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Logistics
• Line Operator
• Manufacturing / Production Technician (General)
• Mechanical Engineering Technicians
• Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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