Machine Operator

Adecco is currently assisting a local food manufacturing company, recruiting for Machine Operator's in Westbrook, ME! These roles are temp-to-hire opportunities, with a starting pay rate of $19+/HR, plus potential incentives and overtime.
Schedules:
6:30AM Start Time - Monday - Thursday - 8-10 Hour Shifts
OT Available every-other Friday
Position Summary:
The position receives prepared product from mixers and operates equipment that packs and labels the product.
Essential Functions:

• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Coordinate with other line operators, line workers, and agency workers in the operation of the packing equipment from loading of empty containers to palletizing of filled containers.
• Assist other Line Operators and Line Workers in keeping work area tidy, perform routine clean ups, and perform line checks according to quality controls.
• Responsible for accurate documentation of quantities of product packed and accuracy of blocking patterns on pallets.
• Responsible for the rate of throughput of the packing line in achieving targeted standards of production.
• Responsible for keeping maintenance personnel aware of equipment problems and working with maintenance personnel to keep equipment up and running.
• Must know which critical operations to shut down in an emergency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.
• Responsible for working in a safe and healthy manner, and to take reasonable care of the health and safety of all other staff. Perform daily stretching and/or proper ergonomics of workstation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires high school diploma (or GED equivalent) and good basic arithmetic skills.
• Must be safety conscious with respect to operating equipment and worker work practices.
• Must cooperate with and support other team members.

Physical Requirements:

• Normally standing/walking with freedom of movement on a regular basis.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (10 hours or more).
• Frequently lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent physical activity requires walking, standing, and lifting.

Work Conditions:

• Physical surroundings are in an indoor setting in a food manufacturing environment.
• Frequent exposure to heat, humidity, and a wet environment.
• The noise level is usually moderate to loud.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required: hearing protection while working on retail lines, dust protection in powder options, heat resistant gloves when applicable.

If you are interested in this position, please apply to this posting with your resume!
Pay Details: $19.00 to $20.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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