Machine Operator

Primary Purpose:

The Machine Operator is committed to working in a safe manner with their team, be able to read and follow procedures, complete required paperwork, and operate and assist with troubleshooting machines in accordance with Schuman Cheese Mission and Values; working with Commitment, Honesty and Integrity, Pride, be Adaptable and Innovative.

Responsibilities:

• Equipment assembly, operation and disassembly.
• Consistently keep multi-vacs running at full speed and not slow them down due to protruding product.
• Startup multi-vacs and put the multi-vacs in and out of clean up mode when required.
• Fine tuning and adjusting equipment in the area of responsibility, including equipment running in tandem with the line assigned.
• Properly troubleshoot different types of error messages on the multi-vac and understanding when to call Maintenance for support.
• Ability to pack products in boxes, stack boxes, inspect packages and boxes for good seals and code dates.
• Complete top and bottom film changes.
• Empty trim winders while running.
• Complete label verifications.
• Safely unjam and restart depositors.
• Safely assemble and disassemble scales, depositors and multi-vacs.
• Dry clean depositors and collection buckets.
• Start up the scales and depositors after dry cleaning or sanitation.
• Ensure quality and safety procedures are always followed.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and complete.
• Various sanitation and clean up duties.
• All employees are responsible for the quality and food safety of our products. Food safety and quality problems shall be brought to the immediate attention of Schuman personnel with authority to initiate action.

The responsibilities listed are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned.

Education, Experience, Qualities and Skills Required:

• High school diploma, or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to contribute to a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills, paying special attention to details.
• Understand factory quality procedures and ensure compliance on your shift.
• Ability to multi-task, work quickly and accurately.
• Ability to become lock-out/tag-out certified.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and ensure correct equipment setup.
• Ability to understand and apply standard operating procedures.
• Good mathematical and recordkeeping skills required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50, on occasion up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work repetitiously.
• Ability to stand for long periods at a time.
• Able to work inside a freezer or cooler and in cheese processing environment temperatures (32 – 52 degrees F).
• Able to work with tree nuts, milk and egg allergens.