Machine Operator - Squares 2 - Second Shift 10% Differential
Who We Are
At Lindt, we are a global fast-growing consumer goods company, enchanting the world with premium chocolate. We are driven by our passion for excellence and go the extra mile ensuring that every Lindt experience is nothing short of exceptional. Our collective efforts are geared towards making a positive impact, not only in the world of premium chocolate but also in the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. Our company embraces a culture defined by the core values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where these principles drive our success.
Position Purpose:
The individual in this position is responsible for the daily set-up and operation of manufacturing machines. In addition, this individual ensures that all L&S safety and quality standards are consistently met.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Machinery
Responsible for set-up of assigned machine(s) to ensure daily production goals are met.
Responsible for coordination of product changeovers to maximize line efficiencies.
Responsible for monitoring the machine and material running through machine to ensure product meets quality and production standards; report problems to line operator in a timely manner.
Participate in 5 Why analysis to problem solve and ensure minimal down time.
Assist with performing simple preventative maintenance tasks on machinery to prevent down time.
Ensure quality and safety standards are met
Responsible for visual inspection of materials and products used to ensure that L&S productivity and quality standards are met or exceeded; may be required to taste product as part of daily quality audits.
Ensure all health and safety guidelines are followed; consistently report issues in a timely and accurate manner to the Line Operator. Follow proper lockout/tagout procedures.
Using 5S methodology ensures equipment and surrounding area is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
Required to use proper safety gear when performing assigned tasks.
Administrative duties
Monitor and record production run quantities, job orders, product and wrapping materials used, pallet tags, waste and machinery down times on the work order and directly in the computer system.
Establish and communicate material stocks availability to meet daily production requirements.
In partnership with Facilities, responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate record keeping logs that will communicate downtime, resolutions and preventive maintenance conducted on machine.
Maintain accurate machine logs to identify efficiencies, trends, benchmark problems, issues and resolutions. Communicate consistent issues to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Attend daily and weekly technical meetings to report and discuss productivity and safety issues, participate in identifying resolutions to problems and making recommendations to management.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education:
The ability to demonstrate strong operating knowledge of manufacturing equipment
Basis mechanical skills
Actively participate in group discussions
Skills & Knowledge:
Basic Computer Skills (windows-based software)
Basic written and effective communication skills
Ability to take direction and execute in a fast-paced environment
Technical skills as it relates to machinery, and ability to troubleshoot
Understand Total Productive Management to include Autonomous Management, Preventative Maintenance & Safety and be able to perform basic maintenance on the machine to include inspection, lubrication, and basic repair.
Education:
High school diploma
Other Requirements:
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach with arms
Demonstrated hand/eye coordination
Flexibility to meet rotational shift changes, as required
Weekend work, as required
Total Rewards:
Compensation Range: Starting pay $20.00 per hour