Machine Operator- Lawrence Plant

Location: Lawrence, KS

We are mixing up something new in Lawrence, KS. This is an exciting time to join our team. Pretzels, Inc is now a part of Hershey Salty Snacks. We are starting a new line and looking to hire you. We have over 40 years of experience in making pretzels and delivering high quality snacks to consumers.

Pay:

Starting at $20.75/hr

Shift differential of $2/hr for overnight shifts

Up to $1/hr pay increase after 6 months of good standing employment

Sign-on Bonus totaling $2,000 for eligible candidates

Total Rewards:

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) starting Day 1

401(k) Retirement Plan- with generous company match

Paid Time off

Shifts:

Orientation Week 1: Monday-Thursday, 8am to 4pm

2-2-3 schedule, every other weekend off (working 3 days one week: Sun, Wed, Thurs, and 4 days the next week: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat)

12 hour shift, 6am- 6pm (day shift)

Candidate Process:

Please note- communication will be through phone, email, and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email address

Qualified applicants will receive a phone call to schedule an onsite interview

Post offer background check and drug screen

Job Summary

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 infeeds, 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 paperwork is completed (film verifications, sanitation and 5S paperwork, etc.)

Complete all required trainings, including Alchemy

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

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 lost of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications or working conditions.