Stratas Foods
Food & Beverage
MachineOperator-2ndShift
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“Machine Operator - 2nd Shift at Stratas Foods. Skills: Equipment operation, Quality assurance, Sanitation, Maintenance support. Operate and monitor production equipment. Perform basic machine adjustments”
What You'll Achieve.
Produce high-quality products; Meet customer specifications; Meet company specifications; Reduce downtime; Improve safety; Improve quality; Improve efficiency; Reduce waste; Improve equipment performance
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Problem-solving activities
Lift up to 50 pounds, Visual acuity, Hearing acuity, Speaking acuity, Smell acuity, Touch acuity
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or GED, Previous relevant experience, Operate production equipment safely, Basic mechanical aptitude, Troubleshooting skills, Read and follow work instructions, Follow SOPs, Follow production schedules, Maintain acceptable attendance
Nice to Have
Experience in manufacturing environment
What You'll Do.
Operate and monitor production equipment
Perform basic machine adjustments
Perform quality checks
Perform sanitation activities
Perform routine equipment operation
Adhere to safety standards
Adhere to food safety standards
Adhere to quality standards
Adhere to operational standards
Follow company safety policies
Follow food safety requirements
Follow quality standards
Comply with safety procedures
Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures
Handle cleaning chemicals safely
Maintain a clean work environment
Maintain an organized work environment
Maintain a safe work environment
Set up production equipment
Start up production equipment
Monitor production equipment
Shut down production equipment
Monitor machine performance
Respond to machine malfunctions
Respond to equipment abnormalities
Respond to product defects
Stop equipment safely
Reset equipment safely
Restart equipment safely
Clear minor equipment issues
Perform product changeovers efficiently
Perform required quality checks
Perform product evaluations
Verify package integrity
Verify coding accuracy
Verify product appearance
Identify quality concerns
Communicate quality concerns
Resolve quality concerns
Complete quality documentation
Ensure products meet specifications
Perform equipment teardown
Perform equipment cleaning
Perform equipment sanitization
Perform equipment reassembly
Clean sanitary piping
Clean associated production equipment
Verify equipment cleanliness
Verify equipment readiness
Report sanitation concerns
Report quality concerns
Perform routine inspections of equipment
Identify potential mechanical issues
Complete autonomous maintenance activities
Assist maintenance personnel
Communicate equipment performance concerns
Monitor equipment proactively
Troubleshoot equipment
Complete production records
Complete downtime reports
Complete quality checks
Complete sanitation records
Complete operational documentation
Record downtime events
Record downtime root causes
Maintain production data
Maintain efficiency data
Identify opportunities to improve safety
Identify opportunities to improve quality
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency
Identify opportunities to reduce waste
Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Participate in problem-solving activities
Support departmental goals
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Efficiency improvement teams; Safety improvement teams
Full Job Description
Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM). Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals. Machine Operator I is an entry-level machine operator position responsible for safely operating and monitoring assigned production equipment. Under the guidance of experienced operators and supervisors, the incumbent performs basic machine adjustments, quality checks, sanitation activities, and routine equipment operation tasks while developing proficiency on assigned equipment. This role supports the production of high-quality products by adhering to safety, food safety, quality, and operational standards. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Safety and Compliance * Follow all company safety policies, GMPs, food safety requirements, and quality standards. * Wear required PPE and comply with all safety procedures. * Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures when performing equipment cleaning, maintenance support, or troubleshooting activities. * Handle cleaning chemicals safely and according to established procedures. * Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Equipment Operation * Set up, start up, operate, monitor, and shut down production equipment according to established standards. * Perform machine adjustments based on product specifications, packaging requireme
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