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As a Machine Operator, you'll be responsible for setting up, overseeing and maintaining the packaging machines to ensure proper quality and packaging of the finished product. This includes housekeeping, assisting other operators and Supervisors to run the department efficiently and effectively, and completing sanitation duties. Assist in troubleshooting, training, and basic maintenance tasks.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure all bags are running correct weights
Ensure all bags are in registration, both in cutoff and side to side registration
Ensure all bags are code-dated properly with both price and date legible and in proper position on face of bag
Ensure bags are sealed properly on both the back seal and the end seal
Ensure bag appearance is acceptable
Add/remove air from bags and ensure proper air fill
Change knife blades
Change bag speed in packaging machines and weighers and ensure running rates based on lead label
Keep machines clean and area under and around the machine clean and help sweep packing area
Weigh defected film, record defect and place film in defective area provided
Keep in feeds, dispersion table, scales, etc, free from buildup
Perform hourly metal detector checks as required.
Report any metal detector findings, false activations, or other concerns to management immediately and help with investigation
Ensure all checks are completed- using a tablet for data entry and record keeping (film verifications, sanitation and 5S paperwork, etc.)
Complete all required trainings.
Communicate with all team members, including bakers, leads, packers, PMO’s, QC, PC, maintenance, and supervisors
All other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED
Ability to read, write and comprehend English
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and metric to SAE conversions – mm to inches, grams to ounces
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form
Have a clear understanding of how to safely operate packaging machinery
Computer and software knowledge, including the ability to do data entry and use a tablet.
Physical Demands
Frequently required to stand and walk.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications or working conditions.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.
- You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability.
- You can request an accommodation via phone or email.
To request an accommodation via phone, please call +1 877-804-1794 and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to ApplicationHelp@hersheys.com. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.
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