Operator (1st shift)

Palmer Candy is looking for a 1st shift Line Operator at our Hwy 75 location.

1st shift will work Monday-Friday. Monday-Thursday hours are 5:00 am- 3:30 pm with Friday hours varying from 6 to 10-hour shifts. Saturday hours may be scheduled due to business needs.

Team Member’s will be notified by plant management if schedules were to change outside of the times listed above.

Job Title: Operator 

Reports to: Plant Manager/ Supervisor 

Job Summary: 

This role operates all machines in a safe and efficient way. This Team Member oversees the production line as well as the packaging of confectionery products. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Ensure that Team Members are producing and packaging fine quality products in a safe, secure, and sanitary manner within the appropriate specifications outlines by company managers. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Learn to operate all machines in the Repack department safely and efficiently
• Make cases for product whenever possible
• Check product and bags for quality on a regular basis
• Pull full loads to the warehouse with hand jack or power jack
• Keep a count on finished products
• Assist and work alongside others on the line when needed
• Always keep work area and machine clean and clear
• Troubleshoot, solve and fix minor machine problems as they arise
• Train other employees as needed
• Immediately let the Supervisor know when a problem arises with a machine, quality of product or film
• This role requires the ability to verbally communicate proficiently in English to effectively engage with internal teams. Applicant must be proficient in reading and understanding English-language manuals, equipment, instructions, and other documents relevant to the role.
• Regular and timely attendance is required for this job. 
• Other duties assigned or required by the supervisor or management team

Education and Experience: 

• Prior work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• SAP experience preferred 

Skills and Physical Abilities Required:

• Great attention to detail skills
• Good basic math skills (addition, subtraction and simple multiplication and division)
• Ability to lift up to 5 - 36 lbs frequently and occasional team lift up to 72 lbs
• Ability to work/stand on concrete floor 8 to 10 hours per day
• Ability to work in a face paced environment with repetitive motion a necessity

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.