Job Description

• Villa Rica, GA
• $17 per hour, plus Overtime
• Full Time, Permanent
• Day or Night Shift

Raise Workforce has partnered with a leading Food and Beverage company that manufactures, packages and distributes products across North America that is looking to continue to grow their team at their Villa Rica facility.

As a Machine Operator, you will have a sense of ownership of a particular machine or line within a process area which could include ovens, baggers, and case erectors.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that your machine and / or line runs safely and maintains a high level of quality.

Your input and feedback will be important to help improve how the machines, line and team operates. You will have ongoing support and training from other Line Associates, Pod Leaders, Maintenance and Quality Technicians on daily operations and continuous improvement projects.

What you will be doing...

• Prepare your machine, line and team
• Meet with the machine operator from the previous shift to learn about any problems, challenges, or concerns they may have encountered in order to ensure a smooth hand-off and start-up
• Review daily schedule and properly prepare for the requirements of that day’s shift
• Communicate effectively with material handlers who supply your line to ensure you have the right materials for proper line set-up for your run
• Communicate effectively with line associates and temp staff (packers and stackers) to ensure proper line set up (materials and settings) and schedule execution
• Check that all safety mechanisms are working properly and that all team members understand and adhere to safety rules
• Run your machine and lead your line safely and effectively
• Check settings and match to product run using graphical interface
• Start-up machine and run machine at expected standards
• Regulate machine flow, speed, and temperature
• Monitor production line and output and resolve jams, pile-ups, and poor seals
• Inspect products to verify conformity to specifications such as measurements, code dates and weights and remove / record rejected items
• Conduct scheduled safety and quality inspections
• Troubleshoot machine operations and determine when to take the machine off-line in the event of a safety and / or quality problem
• Work with maintenance team on any mechanical problems
• Conduct preventative maintenance on machines and line
• Relieve all line associates for breaks as needed
• Monitor and record waste

Why this is the right job for you

• Able to work 12-hour shifts, 5 days a week; flexible to work Saturdays as required to maintain production levels
• Willingness to ask questions and participate in ongoing training
• Problem-solving approach when faced with challenges
• Takes pride in the products being produced and wants to deliver the best for customers
• Collaborates with team members and leadership to find improvements and cross training
• Able to remain calm and focused when under pressure
• A condition of employment will be to participate in pre-employment checks including Criminal Background Check and Drug / Alcohol screening.
17 hours ago