3rd shift Produce Machine Operator

Description

To ensure continuous and efficient operation of the lidder and labeler machinery. 

Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in their products and expects each employee to do the same with their work.

Role and Responsibilities

• Plan ahead all activities to reduce downtime.
• Follow the company GMP’s.
• Take instructions from supervisors.
• Operating the efficient running of production machinery.
• Maintain time and production records of machinery.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with the minimum of supervision.
• Troubleshoot problem areas and develop solutions.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment.
• Comply with Company Policies and Procedures.
• Position requires basic mechanical aptitude. 
• Must have good attendance and safety record.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, climb, reach and use hands to feel objects, tool and controls. 
• Accurate and timely completion of required documentation to enable clear traceability.
• Communicate and update all relevant parties of any issues or changes.
• Communicate an end of shift breakdown / Hand-off to the next shift.
• Any other tasks deemed reasonable and reasonably requested by management.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferably in the food industry 
• Experience working in temperature controlled settings (30-45 degrees) 
• Proven track record in safe working practices
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed for working in a team environment 
• Ability to work all scheduled shifts, on time
• Ability to operate a pallet jack / fork lift
• Must be able to read and write English.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Passion for food and high quality. Excellent attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Time management. Problem solving. Planning and organizing
• Numeracy skills. Bi-lingual preferred