Country Pure Foods

Machine Operator

Country Pure Foods Ellington, CT

Title

Machine Operator

Date

May 2022

Reports To

FLSA Classification:

Department

Pay Range:

Job Summary

The Machine Operator maintains efficient operations of machine, including operation of filler, wash cycle, and tie-ins to silos.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • None

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Reloads Maintain continuous operation including loading of paper cartons/bottles and juices (including the changing of silos).
  • Obtains correct packaging materials and other necessary materials to perform work and adequately assists in record keeping of material usage.
  • Performs the CIP, and wash cycles for machines including silo CIP, filler CIP, and pressure wash areas, as well as ensures equipment readiness for next run.
  • Monitors quantities to production schedule so that the correct quantities are run, do necessary efficiency paperwork, and do monitor weights of filled cartons as well as dye checking for leaks.
  • Completes all associated production paperwork in a neat, accurate, and timely manner.
  • Monitors products to ensure compliance with product specifications.
  • Monitors product specifications to ensure correct codes are being utilized.
  • Performs all necessary quality checks and testing as determined by the Quality Department or management.
  • Adjusts machinery as necessary for optimal production.
  • Complies with all Company policies, procedures, and safety rules and maintains a clean and well-organized work area.
  • Ensures routine quality checks are performed on product to verify product brix, codes, and package types.
  • Ensures machines are running to standard efficiency.
  • Performs routine operator maintenance, including filling peroxide and changing filters as necessary, change defective u-cups in valves and maintaining fluid levels in coders.
  • Accurately records production, machine efficiency or inefficiencies, and machine downtime to assure that the production schedule is met.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and completes work in a timely manner.
  • Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and reacts well under pressure.
  • Extremely accurate and detail-oriented.

Education & Experience

  • High School diploma or equivalent; OR
  • At least 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of standing, walking, stooping, climbing, and lifting tools and materials.
  • Must be able to bend, squat, reach and stretch.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Job Posted by ApplicantPro
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Food and Beverage Services

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