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We’re currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Training Operator to join our growing team.\nPay: $25.50 (including shift differential)\nHours: 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM\n12 Hour Continental - Rotating schedule for entire year - Work Half the Year!\nSun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat\nWeek 1 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON\nWeek 2 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF\nWHAT YOU WILL DO\nPerform all functions associated with the start-up, shutdown, lockout, sanitation, and operation of the packaging and/or process equipment to produce high quality product that meets or exceeds targets for cost and quality. \nResponsible for day-to-day plant activities, working in a team environment that promotes safety, food safety, and clear communication.\nMust hold safety to the highest standard and maintain good manufacturing practices with emphasis in quality and food safety. Monitor and maintain proper product quality, appearance, weight etc. Adjusts, documents and communicates as required.\nMonitor and maintains proper packaging quality, appearance, code dates, etc. Monitor metal detector CCP in accordance with HACCP programs.\nEfficiently operate and monitor all process and/or packaging equipment to maintain product flow.\nOperate automated equipment not limited to touchscreens, electronic sensors, controllers, actuators, photo eyes, and motors.\nSupply, load and unload machines.\nHandle scrap and waste from the machine as necessary.\nOrder raw and packaging materials.\nRoutinely clean and maintain equipment and work area.\nResponsible for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual sanitation tasks.\nMake equipment changes, adjustments and minor repairs as necessary.\nAssist mechanics with troubleshooting issues and repairing equipment on breakdowns.\nPerform minor preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and prevent breakdowns.\nCoach others to maintain standards in their work area. Sets or reinforces expectations for team. Follow up to verify behavior meets expectations.\nIdentify employee training needs in an individual/team and trains others. Coaches others to do the same.\nProactively build and maintain productive working relationships with all people. Coaches others to do the same.\nKnow who to go to and where to go to get good information and engage others to make appropriate decision. Communicate and escalate.\nBasic knowledge and understanding of HR practices. Delivers feedback in a professional and positive manner.\nEnsure job positions are adequately staffed at shift change and oversees operation of the production lines to ensure efficient production, as well as, sanitation, PM work and changeover against the schedule.\nSchedule and arrange for temporary employees as required for daily line staffing. Works directly with staffing agency to fill daily line staffing.\nProcess beginning and ending shift paperwork in conjunction with other shift lead.\nAccurately complete all production paperwork and works closely with the production schedule to attain daily targets.\nKeep supervisor abreast of any employee issues or concerns and makes recommendations for disciplinary actions.\nWHAT WE NEED FROM YOU\nHigh School Diploma or GED \n18 months experience in manufacturing environment. Food industry preferred. \nRequired knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. SharePoint, SAP, Smartsheet\nAbility to prepare written communication to deliver the proper message and share verbal communications in team or group settings.\nAbility to lead a team to resolve problems and improve results and utilize basic lean tools to solve problems\nAbility to recognize when company resources/information are needed. Locate company resources, evaluate, and use effectively and coach others to do the same.\nAbility to engage people across work boundaries to solves issues\nAbility to communicate with the maintenance department and reports mechanical issues. Communicate effectively with supervisor and management by reporting any mechanical or cleaning problems.\nMust be able to perform in all manufacturing positions for coverage during employee absences.\nWHAT WE OFFER\nAt Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:\nPTO package including vacation, wellness, and pay it forward time off \n13 paid holidays \n401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country\nAnnual Bonus potential and merit-based increases\nComprehensive Health Insurance\nAnnual well-being subsidy\n20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options\nSam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement \nTuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, Etc.)\nModest monthly candy allotments (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)\n2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 AND 2025 NKY Magazine Best Workplace in Northern Kentucky\nJoin the Sweet Life by applying today!\n Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/non-discrimination employer. 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