Machine operator

Full-time Description

We aren’t just yogurt on a mission; we are people on a mission.

Stonyfield, part of Lactalis US Yogurt, is an organic pioneer. We believe socially responsible businesses can change the world, and that organic is better for people and the planet’s health.

We passionately lead a better way to make food for healthy people and a healthy planet and our employees are at the centerpiece of this mission.

Lactalis Group is the #1 dairy company in the world with over 85,000 employees in 94 countries.

POSITION OVERVIEW : The Machine Operator will be responsible for all operational activities related to safety, product safety, line efficiency, performance and ingredient usage of the assigned production line.

Key Accountabilities :

• Responsible for personal and personnel safety for the assign production line and make recommendations for improvements to supervision.
• Responsible for the product quality of the assigned line, to include ensuring that all components used in the process match our Stonyfield standard (correct white mass, fruit dosing flavor injection, cups, lids, cup code, box code)
• Responsible for monitoring the weight control, line checks, changeovers, start up, shutdown and other process at the line.
• Responsible to ensure Stonyfield products are aligned with specification, making adjustments when needed and reporting any deviations to maintenance and supervision.
• Responsible for ensuring the housekeeping, General Manufacturing Practice compliance, and respect for the zoning for the assigned production line.
• Responsible to ensure all containers used in the production process have proper labels to be in compliance
• Responsible for the Clean in Place (CIP) of the assigned production line, ensuring high level of sanitation is performed and working to stay within CIP expected timeframe allotted for the assigned line.
• Responsible to ensure operator control sheets have accurate information related to the fruit and flavor consumption for each SKU run.
• Being able to deal with changes in the work environment, being an active contributor to positive changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1-2 Years experience in manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a 12 hour schedule.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Solid written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a noisy area.
• Computer literacy required.
• English proficiency (reading , writing skills)
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
• Ability to operate in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment.

Yes - you read that right! Our two week rotation in Production allows our team members to have every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday off!

• Week 1 : Sat - On, Sun - On, Mon - Off, Tues - Off, Wed - On Thurs - On, Fri - Off
• Week 2 : Sat - Off, Sun - Off, Mon - On, Tues - On, Wed - Off, Thurs - Off, Fri - On

Benefits

The following are just a few of the amazing benefits we have to offer :

Stonyfield (part of Lactalis US Yogurt) will invest 3% of your annual salary into your 401K - even if you do not participate in the program! The company will also match up to 4% of your contributions.

that's up to 7% company contribution to YOUR future!).

• Referral Bonus programs ($750-2000!!!)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• FSA & HSA programs
• Education Assistance Program
• PTO and Floating Holiday’s
• Premium Pay (time and a half) paid when employees work Core Holiday’s.

Stonyfield is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to : veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disability.

Last updated : 2024-05-17