Machine Operator - 1pm

Job Title: MACHINE OPERATOR – 1PM

Location(s): San Marcos

Wage: $21 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1pm-9:30pm/finish, overtime as needed

Hours Per Week: 40+ hours; Full Time

Ideal Candidate Criteria: Similar experience in the Food Manufacturing environment with heavy labor experience is preferred.

Job Duties

• A machine operator follows food safety guidelines while donning appropriate PPE for each duty as required.
• Operates all production equipment proficiently - Performs all aspects of each operator's position to include machine functions, necessary records and paperwork, and all required testing.
• Replenish and refill packaging such as cartons, jugs, caps, or bags.
• Follows specific protocols required for cleaning fluid processing equipment and follow proper SSOP standards when cleaning/sanitizing the work area (floors, carts, utensils, and equipment, etc.)
• Inspects milk cases/packaging for damage or excessive foreign substances.
• Use a hand operated non-electric pallet jack, transports stacks of cleaned empty milk dispensers to the filler machine station for reuse. Reports to supervisor any malfunction of the pallet jack.
• Follows quality inspection standards and removing products not meeting quality standards.
• Operates production equipment ensuring safety, quality and accuracy from beginning to end.
• Performs housekeeping at workstation and basic machine cleaning after product runs.
• Performs machine troubleshooting and resolves basic issues.
• Collects required samples needed for quality assurance testing.
• Ensures all paperwork is filled out in a clear legible and accurate format, ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Reports on food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Works as a team; trains or helps others as needed and where needed as directed.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area at all times. Cleans ingredient warehouses, dock areas, hallways, chemical areas, forklifts, and other areas according to the Master Sanitations list.
• Communicates effectively and efficiently with supervision regarding production issues.
• Prompt and regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills Needed: Knowledge of SQF & GMP's. Basic speaking, reading and writing in English for data entry and paperwork.

Physical Requirements: Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop. The employee must regularly push, pull; lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold, wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Instructions: Employment is contingent upon results of a post-offer background check, drug test, functional assessment and physical.

Applicants may apply online at www.HollandiaDairy.com/Careers.

Applicants who are unable to use the online system due to a disability should call the HR department to request an accommodation.

Benefits

On day one, excellent medical, dental, vision, employer paid for long-term disability, life insurance (free up to $50k); various additional options to choose from

• Flexible Benefits account (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) allowances and holiday pay
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Advancement and growth opportunities
• Fun employee and family events
• Employee gifts on birthdays & milestone anniversaries
• Safety bonuses and raffles
• Employee assistance program
  
  

Hollandia Dairy is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer