Machine Operator (Part Time) All Shifts

Machine Operator (Part Time) All Shifts

Job Details

Job Location

Somerset – Somerset, NJ

Position Type

Part Time

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Manufacturing

Description

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a Part Time position requiring (2-3) 8 hour shifts per week.

Positions are available on all shifts:

1st shift 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

2nd shift 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

3rd shift 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Ensure operation of Mogul and ensures production of candy that meets product and quality specifications. Ensures areas is always safety compliant, maintains area SQF, GMP and HAACP 24/7 ready.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Observe gauges, dials, and product characteristics, and adjust controls to maintain appropriate temperature, pressure, and flow of ingredients

Tend or operate and control equipment

Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFP

Follow PIM Brands GMP rules

Monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMPs.

Record production and test data, such as processing steps, temperature and steam readings, cooking time, batches processed, and test results

Listen for malfunction alarms, and shut down equipment and notify supervisors when necessary

Set temperature, pressure, and time controls, and start conveyers, machines, or pumps

Turn valves or start pumps to add ingredients or drain products from equipment and to transfer products for storage, cooling, or further processing

Clean, wash, and sanitize equipment and cooking area, using water hoses, cleaning or sanitize solutions, or rinses

Remove cooked material or products from equipment

Collect and examine product samples during production to test them for quality, color, content, consistency, viscosity

Input data on production details

monitor product flow

Operate auxiliary machines and equipment

Stacks filled trays and transfers them to drying area

Positions trays under machine to receive molded candy

Feeds candy filled starch molding trays into feed rack of machine that empties trays, removes starch from candy and deposits candy on trays or conveyor for packing and shipment

Operate process within specified processing parameters designed to meet customer specifications

Comply with GMP and HAACP regulations

Operate within given SOP parameters that ensure desired food quality results

Operate at desired production rates

Interact with Maintenance personnel to monitor and improve performance of equipment.

Ability to work additional hours if needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling and crouching. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls. Lifting and moving of objects weighing at least 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and considered to enable an individual to perform the essential job functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Job will generally be performed in the manufacturing plant. When on the plant floor it is representative of a large, busy manufacturing operation. Noisy, active, objects on the floor, constant movement and traffic flow of motorized equipment. Hair net, beard net, assigned work uniform, protective eye wear and gloves are among the GMP required apparel that must be worn, if indicated, on the plant floor.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High School education or equivalent is strongly preferred

Must be able to inspect and recognize good quality products

Packs Product, makes cases

Must be able to operate Palletizer

Must have the ability to follow instructions

Must have the ability to keep records

Two to three years and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Basic math and computer skills are preferred

Willing to be trained

Ability to read, speak, and write English is required

High sense of urgency

Team player

Accountable

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish/Creole) language a plus, and strong overall communication skills required.

Strong focus with the courage, drive, and discipline to execute.