Machine Operator

The Production-Machine Operator 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 HACCP

Mechanical 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 45-55°F.  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