Machine Operator III

Job Summary:
Ensure the safety and quality of products manufactured at our Conroe, TX facility, according to customer product specifications, and mandatory and voluntary codes/standards. Maintain efficiencies, SOPs, and utmost standards set forth by customer specifications.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in setting up the work area to ensure that all materials needed are readily available to start the production cycle.
• Inspect work areas.
• Identify opportunities around the food safety and quality systems in place, or around any materials and products used at the facility. Must strive for continuous improvement.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Follow established safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Fill in as a floater for other Operators during breaks, lunches, days off, vacations, etc.
• Clean equipment and work areas as needed.
• Operate pallet jack to stage finished product for warehouse clerk (s).
• Assist quality technician(s) in obtaining samples.
• Properly place "Super Sacks" on the hoist on the raw side on pallets to fill with the finished product according to customers' specs.
• Execute consumption of material.
• Reports issues regarding the Food Safety Management System to the Technical Manager and/or Plant Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Education/ Experience:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
• 1 year of machine operating experience in a manufacturing facility, or similar relevant experience. - Preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Understands production procedures.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to climb various platforms of two or three levels without difficulty.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Additional $1.50 shift differential pay from 7 p.m. -  4:30 a.m.