Machine Operator Ii

Come join our family! We are proud to be a 6th generation family owned and operated business located in Sinking Spring. We are an essential employer that manufactures bird seed and small animal food for customers around the world.

We are searching for a Machine Operator for our Pet Specialty/Wild Bird business. Our ideal candidate is reliable and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Employees have the opportunity to learn new skills and grow their careers in a well-established company. Send us your resume today!

SUMMARY

Operates an automated, high-output machine and provides labor as packer and stacker in a general production worker position. The Machine Operator will pack and assist stacker as appropriate. The employees may rotate positions during shift to produce quality-finished product and meet production goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review production schedule to determine total run quantity. Notify supervisor if revisions are needed due to work order specifications, established priorities, and availability of ingredients, machines and equipment.
• Understands and references machine set-up guide to properly set and run machines.
• Start machine by engaging controls. Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards. Set, adjust and troubleshoot as needed.
• Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect products verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
• Identify defective items, remove and refer to supervision for direction. Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items.
• Set pace on line and work with other employees to meet or exceed production goals.
• Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups, jams or glue that isn't sticking properly.
• Attach identification labels to finished packaged items, or place labels, such as lot numbers or shipping destinations.
• Stock and sort product and replenish packaging supplies.
• Count and record finished and rejected packaged items.
• Package the product in the form in which it is to be sent out.
• Operates at least one automated, high output machine and satisfactorily completes all Operator I tasks.
• Displays a positive and uplifting attitude towards peers.
• All Employees must actively participate in stretching exercises at the beginning of their shift; participate in product inventory as required; follow all company safety rules / procedures & OSHA Standards; follow established company rules & guidelines; follow established continuous improvement procedures & SQF standards. All employees must conform to the seasonal hours & demands of our business & perform other duties as assigned (includes but not limited to shoveling bulk grain or snow, painting, cleaning, maintenance, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule: 1st Shift 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM Monday through Friday

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Specific – Ability to operate at least one of the automated, high-output machines as well as the ability to satisfactorily complete all Operator I essential duties.

Education - The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills – The ability to read, write and comprehend the English language. Employee must have legible handwriting of words and numbers for quality purposes.

Math Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands – Must be met by an employee to successfully perform job.

• Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Frequent need to talk or hear. Occasional need to sit; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 60 pounds 50% to 100% of shift.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
• Mechanical aptitude is necessary to succeed in working with machinery.

Work Environment – While working in this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is exposed to outside weather conditions – such as heat and cold. The warehouse is predominantly unheated and is not air-conditioned. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – Some Operator II’s may need Tow motor and electric jack certifications.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person