Production Operator

Description:Load and unload the machine

Perform light set ups and changeovers

Make adjustments using hand and power tools

Use an HMI screen to troubleshoot equipment

Monitor machine(Very fast paced)

Follow all cGMP safety guidelines

Must hold safety and food safety at the highest standard.

Sets up, operators, changes over, monitors, and adjusts mixing, baking and packaging equipment.

Determines proper product quality, via the following:

Appearance

Texture

Weight

Temperature

Other product analysis methods as required.

Weighs and combines ingredients complying with formulas, including ingredient quantities

Adjusts product formulas and production settings within established baseline

Supplies, loads and unloads machines

Makes adjustments to the work area and performs minor preventive maintenance to ensure area is in the working condition to reach peak performance levels.

Assists in the development and execution of equipment reliability checklists for total equipment care.

Understands technical language to operate highly automated equipment that includes but is not limited to touch screens, electronic sensors, controllers, actuators, photo eyes, and motors

May work in excessive heat ranging by season.

Makes equipment changes, adjustments and minor repairs as necessary. Monitors and adjusts equipment including belts, chains, and packaging conveyor systems

Checks quality of food, packages and code dates. Adjusts and communicates as required.

May assist with material handling, storage and shipment.

Assists mechanics with troubleshooting issues and repairing equipment on breakdowns.

Documents accurate machine operation information, production and shipping records, control charts and other required data including the use of visual boards.

Maintains equipment sanitation and work area housekeeping.

Maintains good manufacturing practices with special emphasis in areas of safety, food safety, housekeeping, quality and sanitation of equipment and the surrounding work area.

Participates in problem solving at workplace meetings, task forces, safety committee meetings, Kaizen events, etc.

Monitors metal detector CCP in accordance with HACCP and SQF programs.

May be required to work overtime as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned including training and leading others.Skills:Machine operation, mechanical aptitude, Inspection, Hand tool, Production, Tape measure, Machine operating, MechanicalTop Skills Details:Machine operation,mechanical aptitude,Inspection,Hand tool,ProductionAdditional Skills & Qualifications:3-5+ years of machine operating experience (NOT JUST A BUTTON PUSHER)

Mechanical aptitude

Experience troubleshooting equipment

Comfortable learning troubleshooting through HMI Screen

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Experience Level:Entry LevelAbout Aerotek:We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.