Production Operator

Staffworks is currently recruiting for a large manufacturer in Horseheads, NY who is looking for Production Operators.

We follow a rotating schedule, where employees work three days one week and four days the next week.

In support of the Packaging and Wet End Departments, responsible for achieving standards and being certified for all activities associated with equipment's successful operation. Able to handle routine duties and more complex duties related to set up, operation, changeovers, assembly/disassembly, cleaning, and safety. Performs all Production Operator Support and Packaging Specialist job duties as required.

Key Accountabilities & Deliverables:

• Responsible for achieving standards for all activities associated with the successful operation of machines/equipment.
• Required to read, understand, and follow all customer specifications.
• Handles routine and complex responsibilities with limited supervision, including assembly/disassembly, metal detection, and changeovers
• Recommends suggestions for improvements.
• Immediately reports any safety, food safety, maintenance, production, or quality problem to the supervisor.
• Leads team on his/her machine, including assigning employees to positions, rotating employees through various duties, and resolving line problems on their own or escalating to the leadership team.
• Responsible for compliance to food quality and food safety requirements - including correct date codes, product specifications, metal detection, and all associated paperwork.
• Accountable for the successful training of new team members.
• Monitors and tracks productivity/quality and seeks opportunities to maximize line effectiveness.
• As needed, perform all Production Operator Support or Packaging Specialist job duties.

Skills & Experience:

• Positive, hard-working demeanor
• Mathematical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Machine set up, troubleshooting, changeover experience preferred
• Previous experience with SQF and FDA regulations preferred