Machine Operator

<strong>We&rsquo;re a naan traditional company&hellip;<br /><br />Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.&nbsp;We have an&nbsp;<em>entrepreneurial&nbsp;</em>spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own&nbsp;<em>creativity</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>out of the box</em>&nbsp;thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.</strong>

US-IN-Brownsburg

FGF Brands USA

<p><strong>A Bakery That Runs Like A Startup</strong></p> <p><strong>We&rsquo;re not your average bakery. We&rsquo;re a team of passionate thinkers and doers that are challenging the idea of what a bakery can be. We operate like a startup, powered by creativity and a &lsquo;roll up your sleeves&rsquo; mentality, to give our customers the best possible product. Our offices are just like our thinking, open and modern. Our manufacturing facilities are state-of- the-art. We expect unconventional solutions from our team members, so we give them creative spaces to inspire and collaborate.</strong></p> https://www.fgfbrands.com/

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Full Time

Overview: <p><strong>FGF Brands is hiring a 2nd Shift Machine Operator to join our team.</strong><br /><br />The Machine Operator is responsible for understanding and following all assigned tasks and abiding by all safety requirements for the following machines: Palletizer, Depositor, Oven Operator, Schubert, Icing, Arpac, Metal Detector, Tray/Box Former, and Label Operator.&nbsp; They are responsible for operating their equipment as per their training as well as maintaining the cleanliness and material requirements for their specified piece of equipment.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>What FGF Offers</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, unleashing your potential&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Competitive Compensation, Health &amp; Welfare Benefits including Vision &amp; Dental and flexible options at competitive premiums&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>401k matching program&nbsp;</li> <li>Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.&nbsp;</li> <li>Tuition reimbursement&nbsp;</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <br /><li>Perform the responsibilities and tasks assigned with the general guidance of the Plant Management.</li><li>Work within a group to meet/exceed established production standards.</li><li>Make minor adjustments to maintain the greatest operational efficiency of their assigned equipment.</li><li>Load and replenish as necessary the machine with the appropriate material in an efficient and safe manner.</li><li>Determine and report equipment malfunctions to appropriate parties.</li><li>Monitor for and detect defective materials.</li><li>Document accurate information on production and packaging forms.</li><li>If operating the equipment responsible for controlling the Critical Control Point per HACCP, the equipment must be set up properly as stated in the procedure.</li><li>Shut off machinery before clearing jams. Ensure equipment lockout procedure is used prior to doing any cleaning or adjustment/repair which requires safety guards to be removed or which may expose team members to injury through inadvertent movement of machine parts.</li><li>Complete all company required paperwork to document periodic quality checks, to account for product produced, and to provide other records as required by the company.</li><li>Clean up responsibilities:</li><ul><li>During downtimes maintain the surrounding area by cleaning the floors and disposing of waste in appropriate receptacles.</li><li>Clean the machines and conveyors at the end of the shift.</li><li>Clean the floors and dispose of waste in appropriate receptacles at the end of the shift.</li></ul><li>Production equipment responsibilities:</li><ul><li>Operates machinery or equipment as trained and instructed following safety guidelines at all times.</li><li>Assists in preparing for shift production.</li><li>Work closely with the rest of the team and become knowledgeable of the mechanics and operation of the machine in use.</li></ul><li>Comply with the following programs within the production area:</li><ul><li>Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s)</li><li>Any and all food safety programs.</li><li>Any and all safety programs.</li></ul><li>Troubleshooting:</li><ul><li>Utilizes understanding of the production line to troubleshoot process/packaging problems.</li><li>When possible, troubleshoots causes of customer issues or production problems and collaborates with other departments to provide efficient and effective resolution.</li></ul><li>Communications:</li><ul><li>Communicate problems or issues that are occurring on the production floor to the production management team.</li><li>Work and communicate with other departments on production issues or concerns.</li></ul><li>Improvements in the Production Line:</li><ul><li>Advise the Production Leader when opportunities exist to improve the production line.</li><li>As needed or as opportunities arise, work with Quality or Production management on programs related to SPC, Lean Manufacturing, 6’s and other quality tools.</li></ul><li>Personal Development:</li><ul><li>Take on additional responsibilities and consistently demonstrate problem solving skills in order to move up within the company.</li></ul><li>Follows attendance policy. Observes department call-in procedures. Exhibits timely arrival and departure and dependable time habits including meal and other breaks.</li><li>Maintains a positive attitude and gets along well with coworkers.</li><li>Exhibits teamwork and willingness to help others.</li><li>Follows dress code and maintains a professional appearance.</li><li>Can be relied upon to complete assigned tasks.</li><li>Complies with established Departmental and Organizational policies and procedures.</li><li>Works within a team environment to meet/exceed established production standards.</li> <br />
Requirements: <ul> <li>High School diploma or equivalent preferred.</li> <li>Minimum 1 year work experience required.</li> <li>Equipment operator experience preferred.</li> <li>Must have a great attention to detail to be able to detect the presence of product or production issues.</li> <li>Ability to understand verbal and written communications in English.</li> <li>Ability to visually inspect product and materials.</li> <li>An understanding or wiliness to learn food manufacturing and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).</li> <li>Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.</li> </ul> <br />