Title: End Of Line Machine Operator

Location: Nampa, ID

This position is for D shift - Thursday through Saturday and E/O Wednesday from 7:00pm - 7:00am. Wage will include a $4.00 night shift differential. 

Job Summary:

As a Packaging Machine Operator for Materne North America, you will be responsible for the operation and monitoring of the packaging machine for the end of our manufacturing process.

Position Responsibilities:

• Operate high-speed packaging and palletizing equipment through touchscreen/HMI in a production environment
• Set machine to increase/decrease number of cases selected for different size formats
• Reset robotic arm positions after line shut down
• Load packaging materials into packaging machine and palletizing machine
• Set machine to increase/decrease number of pouches selected for different size packaging sleeves
• Break down machinery with hand tools to clean and sanitize
• Observe/inspect materials to identify contamination, foreign materials, uniformity, and quality
• Operate industrial carts and power hand carts
• Perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance of equipment
• Clean packaging and palletizing area and sanitize equipment
• Complete daily paperwork and reports
• Perform and complete sensory testing
• Must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for an entire shift (12 hours)
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs multiple times per shift

Education:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Technical / Trade School preferred

Experience:

• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred
•  Prior experience working in the food industry is preferred

Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate (verbal, read, write) effectively in English
• Mechanical aptitude
• Computer skills (data entry & experience with an ERP system in a production environment preferred)
• Basic math skills, including competency with weights and measures (must be able to take/record measurements and understand tare weight)