Horizontal Wrapper Operator
Manufacturing / Logistics
Liberty Dec 13, 2024
Horizontal Wrapper Operator
Prerequisites for ALL skilled positions: Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
2nd Shift - 8 hour shifts (12 hour shift starting January 3, 2025)
 
  • Responsible for building a well-trained team which is enthusiastic about safety, quality, efficiency, and company success.
  • Meet or exceed company expectations for production performance to maximize sales.
  • Knowledge of SQF, GMP’s, SOP’s, and HACCP, and other food process sanitation requirements.
  • Report any/all food safety or food quality issues immediately to supervision or QA.
  • Perform related duties as assigned by production lead or other leadership.
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
  • Assist production lead with changeovers as required (including moving materials, equipment, etc.).
  • Able to lift 50 to 70 lbs. Able to work extended hours, available for overtime and weekend work as required.
  • Adjust film tension as needed to improve performance.
  • Maintain production on the line, troubleshoot and correct issues on the line as quickly as possible to maintain production.
  • Continuously inspect wrapper for issues with line, safety concerns, mechanical issues and notifies supervisor if there is a problem.
  • Perform related duties as assigned by management.
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
  • Provide emergency/unscheduled and scheduled repairs on production equipment during production and during scheduled downtime.
  • Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
  • Maintaining the operation of—and troubleshooting—baking machinery and equipment
  • Working with Production Technicians and Line Supervisors to meet production deadlines by keeping equipment operating
  • Recommending improvement in maintenance and operational procedures
  • Properly utilize labor resources to improve efficiency, minimize labor expense and reduce waste.
  • Rework all product as needed, do not waste product.
  • Notify production lead of any waste issues and/or machine malfunctions.
  • Clean up line continuously throughout shift.
  • Able to work extended hours, available for overtime and weekend work as required.
  • Ability to troubleshoot any issues in the mixing operation.
  • Meet or Exceed the Food Safety and Quality Standards of the Company
  • We recognize that supplying 100% quality products from aspect, taste, nutrition, microbiology, and overall safety is a fundamental aspect of the satisfaction of our customers and consumers.
  • As a team member of the U.S. Waffle team, you have the responsibility to address any known food safety or quality issue.
  • Report all food safety or food quality issues to QA and Shift Supervision.
  • Implement actions needed to prevent food safety and food quality issues.
  • Meet or exceed expectations of strict adherence to Quality Standards
  • Coordinate with QA to ensure company quality SOPs are adhered to.
  • Demonstrate behaviors of a quality conscious culture.
  • Ensure training is completed for your role and the roles of all team members in relationships to process and quality.
  • Ensure customer specifications are being met through evaluation and immediate reaction.
  • Develop a culture of quality within the scope of their role.
  • Monitor and ensure that all GMP’s, SOP’s, and HACCP are always met.
  • Ensure production floor is SQF ready EVERYDAY.
  • Follow all safety and OSHA policies and report any issues or violations immediately to a supervisor.
  • Safety is first within our organization. Quality is the second most important aspect of your role.
  • Prevent cross-contamination by following all policies and procedures.
    Other Responsibilities and Skills Needed
    • Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions.
    • Bi-lingual preferred but not required.
    • Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; maintains a positive attitude; generates ideas and suggestions that improve the team’s performance, the efficiency of the process or the quality of the products.
    • Ethics - Treats people from own and other cultures with respect; works with honesty and integrity; upholds organizational values.
    • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; is consistently at work and on time.
    • Decision-making – Able to manage problems and think through to solutions. Knows when to act independently and when to involve the management team.
    • Attention to Detail – Makes sure correct materials are being used in your process area; confirm that product is being packed according to customer requirements.

    Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
    • Must be willing to work weekends when needed.
    • Basic Math skills
    Physical and Safety Requirements:
    • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
    • Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and all other food safety requirements.
    • Complies with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s) requirements.
    • Reports any food safety problems or potentially unsafe practices/conditions to lead or supervisor.
    • Constant walking and standing on hard concrete service.
    • Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, lifting, and climbing.
    • Position will require working in extremely hot and cold conditions.
    • Other conditions include flour dust, wet floors, occasional smoke, and fumes if product burns.
    Benefits:
    • Weekly Pay (Direct Deposit)
    • Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance)