What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Roskam Baking Company?
Position Description and Purpose:
Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.
Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.
As the Machine Operator you will do one of the following:
Kitchen Operators - The Kitchen Operator will be responsible for preparing, measuring, and mixing various ingredients used in the production of many products found at your local grocery stores and across the world!
Wheel Room Operators - The Wheel Room Operator oversees the production and quality of products produced on industrial sized wheels. This fast-paced, team orientated position requires you to be comfortable using computers and working in a hot, loud environment.
Wrapper/Bagger Operators - Wrapper Operators oversee managing and troubleshooting industrial machines that safely and securely wrap various food products in films. The successful candidate will be detail orientated and able to successfully multi-task high speed operations while testing Critical Control Points for the area.
Carton Operators - Carton Operator are responsible for loading empty cartons on to the machine, the Carton Operator is also responsible for ensuring cartons/boxes are built to customer specifications while clearing and jams that may occur without notice.
Case Packer Operators - Case Packer Operators must be familiar with computers and iPads as they are used in the creation of cases that will be filled with individual cartons of products. Successful candidates will perform quality checks as well as troubleshoot any minor operational issues with the machine.
Required Qualifications
1 years of machine operating experience (preferably in the food industry).
A can do/will do attitude.
Dependability
Ability to work within a team.
Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.
AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.
We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.