Machine Operator

SPICE WORLD 

Machine Operator 

Fresh Production Department

For more than 76 years, Spice World has been passionate about bringing everyone to a world full of flavor, year-round. 

As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for ensuring that the machinery is set up properly for each production run, and conforms with company quality, quantity, and efficiency standards. 

• Operates machines and equipment according to production specifications and safety guidelines.
• Set up machines at the start of the shift and perform regular checks throughout the shift.
• Monitor machine performance, identify and troubleshoot issues and make minor adjustments to maintain efficiency.
• Must be able to lift 30-pound boxes regularly and dump products to maintain the production line running. 
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Follow production schedules and meet daily production requirements.
• Keep accurate records for production schedule and on Red Zone.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and ensure a clean and organized work environment. May assign and rotate production employees for line efficiency and breaks.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, employees and other departments.
• Assemble finished goods complying with the production specifications.
• Must comply with all good manufacturing practices. Such as (wearing hairnets, beard nets, lab coats, ear plugs, aprons, no jewelry, no food in warehouse, no gum or candy, etc.)
• Must immediately report all defects, violations, line/equipment malfunctions and issues to the line leader.
• Clean up spills immediately and keep the conveyers dry.
• Participate in line cleaning during their assigned shift.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Availability to work five days eight to ten hours shifts from Monday to Fridays and overtime hours as needed. Availability of working on Saturdays as per the department schedule. 
• Knowledge of Parity software.
• Must be able to lift 30-pound boxes regularly.
• Must be able to work in Hot and Cold environments.
• Must be able to work in noisy areas.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing or production environment is preferred.
• Utilize knowledge and requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Excellent verbal as well as written communication skills that are necessary to work in a customer-focused working environment.

Abilities and Skills:

• Strong commitment to company goals and values.
• Friendly and positive attitude.
• Good communicator and listener.
• General knowledge of all aspects of maintenance repair and service.
• Ability to read and understand production instructions, and diagrams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills for calculating production needs.
• Ability to follow directions and work efficiently at manual tasks and machine operation in a food production environment.

Benefits:

• Insurance coverage (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401(k) with employer match (100% of first 3% and 50% of 4-5%)
• Paid holidays (10 days) and generous paid time-off.
• Paid Long-term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance such as:  Additional Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, among others.

Spice World is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.