Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, and GoGo Squeez is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel’s commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all. The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 5 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Leitchfield, KY; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.
Job Summary:
A Flex Machine Operator for Materne, North America is responsible for learning how to operate various machines on different high speed production lines (i.e. crusher, mixer/cooker, packaging equipment, etc.). This position will be used for coverage in the event of an absence and will assist with quality issues, sanitation and projects as needed.
This position is for D shift. Thursday - Saturday and E/O Wednesday from 7:00pm-7:00am.
Position Responsibilities:
- Operation of Apple Dumping/Bertocchi/Red Fruit machines
- Read schematics and diagrams to monitor machine activity (flow, machine status, temperature settings, level indication)
- Operate capture tank fill station and monitor filling
- Clean capture tanks as needed
- Perform consumption transactions on the computer (VIF)
- Work with computer interface to monitor raw material usage
- Monitor and record production yield and waste
- Must be able to qualify as a Level 1 on machines in two different areas
- Monitor materials to identify contamination or foreign materials
- Inspect product as it moves through manufacturing process for quality
- Conduct quality testing and record data in a timely and accurate manner
- Perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance of equipment
- Operate industrial carts, power hand carts, and forklifts in a safe manner
- Break down machinery with hand tools to clean and sanitize
- Complete daily paperwork and reports
- Perform and complete sensory testing
- Must work a minimum of 12 hours
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand for an entire shift 12 hours
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Must be able to walk up & down stairs multiple times per shift
Education:
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Technical / Trade School preferred
Experience:
- Prior experience working as a Machine Operator or similar position in a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience working in the food industry is preferred
Knowledge/Skills:
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to communicate (verbal, read, write) effectively in English
- Ability to plan work and anticipate problems
- Mechanical aptitude
- Computer skills (data entry & experience with an ERP system in a production environment preferred)
- Basic math skills, including competency with weights and measures (must be able to take/record measurements and understand tare weight)
- Understanding of lean manufacturing principles such as 5S
Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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