Machine Operator - Marathon Cheese Corporation : Job Details

Core Hours

• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:00 pm. *Saturday hours are generally 6:00 am to 12:00 pm. Availability of Saturday hours are dependent on production and staffing needs.
• 2nd Shift: Monday thru Friday, 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. *Saturday hours are generally 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Availability of Saturday hours are dependent on production and staffing needs.
• 3rd Shift: Monday thru Friday, 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. *Saturday hours are generally 6:00 pm to 12:00 am. Availability of Saturday hours are dependent on production and staffing needs.

Duties

• Maintaining equipment and making necessary machine adjustments to meet product quality standards.
• Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF and established safety rules and regulations.
• Maintaining accurate production records
• Performing quality inspection checks and product safety checks at regular intervals throughout the shift.
• Must be people-oriented, able to work with others to complete work assignments in a team environment and willing to direct others to complete work assignments.
• Understand and utilize box erecting, case sealing, and labeling equipment.
• Moving pallets, basic cleanup/sweeping and assisting other positions as needed.
• Perform sanitation of the work area and equipment as needed.
• Willing to assist in training for the position when needed.
• Must be dependable and have a certain degree of flexibility to work overtime, different shifts and Saturdays and Sundays when needed.

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Must be mechanically inclined and able to satisfactorily complete pre-employment assessments to meet minimum requirements for the position.
• Must be able to give and accept constructive criticism.
• Responsible for maintaining a professional image with customers, peers, supervisors and the public.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Must be proficient in math and problem solving abilities
• Must be a self-starter, easily motivated, and require limited supervision
• Willing to assist in training for the position when needed

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred . Education beyond High School would be a plus. Forklift experience is desirable. Prior manufacturing and/or packaging experience would also be a plus.