pure flavorFort Valley, GA
Machine Operator US
Machine Operator US
Machine Operator US
pure flavorFort Valley, GA
8 days ago
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersFood Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
Perishable Prepared Food ManufacturingAll Other Miscellaneous Food ManufacturingCorrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing
Apply for this role →Machine Operator Team LeadPure Flavor Farms LP is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers sharing a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor to communities everywhere. Built on generations of expertise, we are the next generation of growersstrategically located throughout North America and inspired to put quality, flavor, and our retail and foodservice customers first. With a dedicated, energetic, and highly skilled workforce, we truly believe our employees make the difference. We are proud to offer a progressive, vibrant organization where you can advance your career, master your skills, and grow alongside us. The Machine Operator Team Lead is responsible for overseeing entire production machine operations. The key responsibility of this role is to be in-charge of the Box Making area, lead the team of Box machine operators and maintain efficiencies while complying with OHS and FS standards.
Responsibilities:
- Identify daily box demand by taking box inventory, reviewing production schedules from the production board and schedule the tool changeovers accordingly
- Lead the team of Box Makers, assign box making tasks providing job details to every team member daily and monitor their work for quality and correctness
- Determine box makers weekly work schedule and make recommendations to the supervisors
- Train new hires on the box machine making them familiar with all types of boxes and their tooling's, tool changeovers SOPs, machine set ups and trouble shooting to make them independent and well-trained box makers
This role is also responsible to work as a backup machine operator and run the repack lines as a Line Lead is necessary.
Erect boxes necessary to meet production needs, by hand as necessary
Monitor the quantity and quality of boxes to ensure that it is of the required standard
Anticipate the quantities of trays needed for daily packing needs and meets production quotas
Communicate all variances in packaging or quality concerns to personnel with authority
Maintain and clean machines and work area
Perform daily pre-operational and post-operational checks and document
Comply with SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Food Safety, Health and Safety and all company policies and procedures
Co-ordinate with line machine operators on a day-to-day basis making sure that all machines are fully operational and work as a backup machine operator and run the line when needed
Direct workers tasks: instruct in the correct grading, sorting, and packing requirements to ensure company standards are consistently met with the focus of maximizing quality and productivity; support and provide guidance when necessary
Administrative tasks associated with updating complete jobs and ensure traceability protocols are being followed
Communicate and address variances, quality issues and concerns with Production Supervisor; help identify the causes and implement sustainable corrective action
Other core expectations as defined by the company
Qualifications:
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent (required); post-secondary education (preferred)
- Minimum one (1) year related experience (required)
- This role is expected to be fully trained and independent machine operator of all repack lines at LEA DC with at least a 6 months of machine operator experience on the production floor
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, and HACCPMechanical aptitude; computer skills; basic mathematical skills required
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team
- Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment with a strong attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively; written and verbal
- Steel-toe shoes or boots are required
Work Environment:
- Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; Flexibility required
- This job operates in a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation.
- Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms
- The position requires the ability to regularly lift up to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds
- If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Flavor today!
Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment for all individuals, including candidates and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable accessibility and accommodation legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Canada and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.
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Level
Mid
Location
Fort Valley, GA
Occupation
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Industry
Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
Posted
8 days ago