The Machine Operator position is responsible for the safe operation of production machinery to ensure continued and efficient production runs. Incumbents of the Machine Operator position must be certified in lock out / tag out procedures, possess mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills. Machine Operator incumbents are responsible for routine machine maintenance such as changing blades, set up, cleaning and take down of equipment. Machine Operator incumbents must have knowledge of the product specifications and profitability potential as well as machinery operation and be able to make appropriate machinery adjustments to maximize product quality and yield. Incumbents of the Machine Operator position must be able to read, comprehend and enter data in English and are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of daily production paperwork such as net weight sheets, label verification sheets, product run times and recording man-hours per product. This position may be required to direct work flow in an area and interact with Team Members to accomplish daily goals.
Examples of jobs within this position category include, but are not limited to: Scrapple and Souse Operators, Bacon Press Operators, Batchers, Blenders, Cozzini Operators, Frankomatic Operators, Bacon Slicing Machine Operators, Injector Operators, Packaging Coordinators, Knife Sharpeners, Loin Stuffers, Smoked Meats Packaging Operators, Semi Automated Stuffer Operators.
Required skills:
Must be able to read and write in English
Communication skills
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)