Machine Operator - 3rd Shift

The Line Operator I will operate machines such as filling equipment, cappers, labelers, sealers, and other related equipment to meet customer order driven production schedule. To perform duties in operating, repairing, overhauling mechanical equipment. Supervise the operation of machines and equipment.  This operation is to be performed keeping safety as a primary objective and following established GMP, Safety, Regulatory and Stratas Foods procedures and policies.Responsibilities:Must follow GMP’s and safety guidelines and wear PPE and adhere to all safety rulesDetermining machine adjustments based on product specifications and material requirementsSetting stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or templateObserving machine operation and detecting product defects and/or machine malfunctionsActively identifies mechanical issues which have the potential for machine breakdown and/or downtime for reporting to supervisor and reducing downtimeProperly recording reasons for down time in CDC systemStopping and resetting equipment when malfunctions occur, clearing machine jams, and reporting impairments to the Production SupervisorPerforming periodic product sample weights to ensure proper fill weight and ensuring quality and conformity of filled products against the customers standardsReplacing and replenishing containers of product to be filled and packaging supplies such as: film, laminate, and mount rolls on spindlesResponsible for completing documentation required for product quality assuranceResponsible for performing change overs and minor machine maintenance and adjustments as required, and effectively communicating with maintenance personnel when maintenance requirements are more considerableProvide assistance to mechanics during preventative maintenance and machine service or repairs following proper Lockout/Tag out procedures