Operator (Day shift)

Job Description

Palmer Candy is looking for Day Shift Line Operators at our Bluff St. facility.

1st shift will work Monday-Friday. Monday-Thursday hours are 5:00 am- 3:30 pm with Friday hours varying from 6 to 10-hour shifts. Saturday hours may be scheduled due to business needs.

Team Member’s will be notified by plant management if schedules were to change outside of the times listed above.

Overall Purpose: This role operates a production line and oversees the packaging of confectionary products.

Essential Job Functions:

Ensure that Team Members are producing and packaging fine quality products in a safe, secure, and sanitary manner within the appropriate specifications outlined by company management

Regular attendance

Perform the following duties to company standards:

Package products

Check scales to ensure correct weights

Routinely check metal detectors are in working order

Maintain a clean working environment

Perform proper allergen and product washes

Perform regular quality checks to ensure product meets specifications

Prepare supplies, products and set up appropriate equipment

Regularly perform percentage checks on products.

Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations.

Perform simple maintenance or cleaning.

Maintain appropriate inventory counts of products.

Correctly record lot numbers, date codes and other product information.

Assist and work on the line when needed

Ability to work directly with individuals at all levels and functions.

Train Team Members assigned to your line as needed

Proficiency with the REDZONE production software system and maintain OEE standards

Ability to work overtime as needed and as required.

Ability to maintain acceptable standards of conduct.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

Prior experience operating machines in a manufacturing setting preferred

Great attention to detail

Basic math skills (addition, subtraction and simple multiplication and division)

Ability to cross train on multiple line

This role requires the ability to verbally communicate proficiently in English to effectively engage with internal teams. Applicant must be proficient in reading and understanding English-language manuals, equipment, instructions, and other documents relevant to the role.

Work Environment:

Ability to lift 20-30 pounds occasionally

Ability to work/stand for extended periods of time

Possible exposure to minor burns or cuts

Continual use of hands to handle, control or feel objects

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive motion

Ability to cross train on multiple lines

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Full-time