VIF Operator - A Shift - $24.38/hr WITH $1000 HIRING BONUS

Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, and GoGo Squeez is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel’s commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all. The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 5 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Leitchfield, KY; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

Job Summary:

As a VIF Machine Operator for Materne, North America located in Traverse City, MI you will be responsible for the operation and monitoring of the machinery for the end of our manufacturing process along with the shipping and receiving of products and materials.

Position Responsibilities:

Work with computer interface to monitor and start/stop equipment
Reset robotic arm positions after line shut down
Set machine to increase / decrease number of pouches selected for different size packaging sleeves
Understand mechanical operation to adjust and manipulate Ixapak machine
Break down machinery with hand tools to clean and sanitize
Observe materials to identify contamination or foreign materials
Inspect pouches for uniformity and quality
Detect equipment problems and troubleshoot
Document tracking sheets for machine efficiency and downtime
Operate industrial carts, power hand carts, and hi-lo’s
Inspect product prior to loading for quality standards
Load 53 foot trailers with a lift truck
Shipping and receiving of products and materials
Log incoming material and outgoing pallets into computer system
Recognize shortages of materials in the system and order materials for next shift

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand for an entire shift (12 hours)
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications:

Education:

High School diploma or GED preferred
Technical / Trade School preferred

Experience:

Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
Previous experience working in the food industry is a plus
Must be able to measure and understand tear weight
Previous experience operating industrial carts, hi-lo certification is a preferred

Skills:

Strong attention to detail
Mechanical aptitude
Computer skills
Basic Math skills
Competency with weights and measures

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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