Chip Line Operator - 2nd shift at The Masterson Company, Inc.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Aug, 26

Salary

25.81

Posted On

10 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Equipment Setup, Quality Control, Troubleshooting, Forklift Operation, Metric System Conversion, GMP Compliance, Food Safety, Production Reporting, Inventory Management, Preventative Maintenance

Industry

Food & Beverages

Description

The Chip Line Operator position is responsible for setting up, adjusting, cleaning and operating our Chip Line tunnel, depositor, strip cutter/disc cutter and related equipment including changeovers, and monitoring product quality, and output efficiency. Primary Responsibilities: * Sets-up (changeover and cleans) line equipment including - sifter, belt adjustments, temps/speed, cooling tunnel, blades/cutters to package products within quality standards and according to procedures. * Operate line equipment from coatings depositor into cooling tunnel to chopper blades for proper thickness. * Move product to storage areas and move in pallets of supplies as needed. * Perform and document quality checks to include temperature, fill weight, production reports, chart recorders, metal detector, and take batch samples for quality and lab. * Troubleshoots and/or identifies equipment failures or problems. Perform minor troubleshooting and part replacement and maintenance of packaging and related equipment. * Completes necessary paperwork and/or data entry for production reports, product disposition forms, process control and depositor sheets, housekeeping checklists. * Takes necessary samples for QC and Lab testing as needed. * Perform and document daily tank inventory on the 6th floor. Refill the 6th floor (41205) bulk chocolate liquor tank as needed. * Reports any need for equipment repair or maintenance. * Adheres to all Plant Safety, Food Safety, GMP, including sanitary requirements and Standardized Work procedures. * Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: * High School Diploma or equivalent diploma (GED/HSED) * Experience working in a production environment 3+ years. Food, beverage, or drug manufacturing preferred but not required. Similar line experience preferred. * Forklift experience required. * Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts to the production process including conversion of weight and volume in the metric system. * Detailed oriented nature and precision is critical to ensure products adhere to designated quality and standards. * Able to handle multiple tasks with capability of prioritizing and planning work activities. * Proficient interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to interact with various levels of staff. * Able to maintain a clean work environment in accordance with SOPs and GMPs. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear, and/or use fingers and hands to handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and/or sit and may occasionally be required to reach above shoulders, climb ladders, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. * The employee will continuously lift, push, or move approximately 35 pounds. * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Family-owned for over 150 years Masterson Foods has a rich history and reputation as a quality supplier of premium sweet and savory food products. We are a recognized leader in supplying sweet and savory food products and customized manufacturing solutions to the restaurant, packaged ice cream, and contract manufacturing segments of the food industry. Our family owned company, through a process of continuous improvement and renewal, will exceed the expectations of our customers, employees, and community. We are committed to being a good neighbor, an attractive and ethical place to work, and an attentive supplier. Masterson Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Responsibilities

Responsible for setting up, operating, and cleaning chip line equipment including tunnels and depositors while monitoring product quality. Duties include performing quality checks, documenting production reports, and maintaining equipment functionality.