The Role
The Machine Operator is responsible for starting and monitoring machinery operations, ensuring packaging meets specifications, feeding products into machines, and replenishing supplies. The operator must comply with HACCP and Food Safety policies and demonstrate the ability to operate multiple machines while adhering to safety guidelines.
Summary Generated by Built In
Title: Machine Operator Level 1Shift: PMDepartment: Room 3 Reports to: Manager Machine Operators Level 1
- Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine.
- Inspects the filled container to ensure that the product is packaged according to specifications.
- Feeds product to conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices, and unloads packaged product.
- Replenishes packaging supplies as needed.
- Mounts supplies on spindles or places supplies in hoppers or other feeding devices.
- Positions and holds container in machine and depresses pedal, presses button, or moves lever to clean, glue, label, sew, or staple container.
- Has the ability to operate at least 2 machines. (Hayssen, Packline, AVM, Action Pac, Foremost, Yamato, Ishda, Viking, Haug)
- Must adhere to all HACCP and Food Safety policies, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
- Must comply with all policies regarding Employee Safety and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The Company
What We Do
Taylor Farms is a leader in innovation. Dedicated to being North America’s favorite maker of salad and healthy fresh foods, Taylor Farms focuses on innovation by consistently developing new products and improving production methods. Taylor Farms is grounded in a commitment to quality with products harvested, packaged and shipped at the peak of freshness.