Performs operations of machines, including troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, quality control, and waste control. Flows to work
Performs weight and waste tracking
Effectively delivers residual to manual line
Organizes and maintains all tools and scales
Sanitation of equipment is required
Follows department escalation to ensure all major incidents are dealt with promptly
Trains peers and temporary workers on processes and machine operation within the department
Make sure down time is getting entered into the HMI with clear explanations of what happened
Performs data sheet checks and ensures completion of data sheet
Organizes and maintains all tools and scales
Perform tasks to support other departments when directed
Actively participates in shift hand off
Works with team towards meeting Filling metrics to drive goals and sustainability of the teams, this to be done through resource alignment, planning ahead for changeovers, looking ahead to optimize the schedule, empowering the teams to drive communication and tight tracking of loss through each process order
Other duties as assigned by Team leader or Business Unit Leader
Qualifications and Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry
Must be available to work overtime and weekends
Technical Experience:
Ability to learn system logic and operate HMI/control panels and fine tune equipment for minor and major adjustments
Required attributes
Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward
Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team
Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Creative problem-solving skills
Obsessive attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at once
Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments
Passionate about food
Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respect
Compensation: $22-$26/hr
Kettle Cuisine offers the following benefits at low cost or no cost:
Medical
401(k)
LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY
Works with little supervision, but work is reviewed. Exercises discretion within areas of responsibility.
Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others.
Position has little to no contact with customers.
Position makes indirect contribution to efforts that generate moderate levels of revenue.
Decisions or actions may have a moderate impact on other departments and/or external relationships of the organization. Errors are usually detected after the fact and may result in moderate interruption and delays in work output.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Filling Operator will be performing the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demands/Efforts
Extensive standing
Repetitive motion (hands/wrists)
Climb and balance
Work requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Mental & Visual Demands
Work performed by this position requires moderate concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks.
Work occasionally requires some degree of visual effort for periods of time.
Work Environment and Hazards
Employee works in a manufacturing setting with some exposure to heat, cold, dust, or other factors of minor inconvenience.
The position has some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.
CORE VALUES
Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.
Honor Food – We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all-natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle
Honor Each Other – We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners
Honor Development – We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team
Honor Innovation – We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence
