Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, and GoGo Squeez is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel’s commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all. The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 5 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Leitchfield, KY; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.
Job Summary:
As a Machine Operator for Materne, North America located in Traverse City, MI you will be responsible for the operation of machinery on our high speed production and food processing lines.
Hiring Bonus Terms:
- Hiring Bonus is for $1,000 dollars
- Employees must be employed at the time of payout
- Hiring bonus is paid out in two separate installments; $500 at 90 days and $500 at 180 days for a total of $1000.00 dollars.
Position Responsibilities:
Volpak
- Operate high-speed manufacturing equipment through touchscreen/HMI
- Read schematics and diagrams to monitor machine activity (flow, machine status, temperature settings, level indication)
- Inspect product as it moves through manufacturing process for quality
- Conduct sample testing and record data
- Operate industrial carts, power hand carts
- Perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance of equipment
- Clean work area and sanitize equipment
- Complete daily paperwork and reports
Ixapak
- Operation of Ixapak machine in a high speed manufacturing environment
- Work with computer interface to monitor and start/stop equipmentReset robotic arm positions after line shut down
- Load materials into Ixapak machine
- Set machine to increase / decrease number of pouches selected for different size packaging sleeves
- Understand mechanical operation to adjust and manipulate Ixapak machine
- Break down machinery with hand tools to clean and sanitize
- Observe materials to identify contamination or foreign materials
- Inspect pouches for uniformity and quality
- Detect equipment problems and troubleshoot
- Document tracking sheets for machine efficiency and downtime
- Operate industrial carts, power hand carts
Tetrapak
- Operation of Tetra Pak machine – mixing of materials and products
- Load ingredients into Tetra Pak machine according to Materne’s specifications.
- Work with computer interface to monitor equipment
- Read schematics and diagrams to monitor machine activity (flow, machine status, temperature settings, level indication)
- Testing of PH levels, viscosity levels, brix levels, flavor additives using quality devices
- Break down machinery with hand tools to clean and sanitize
- Receive / inspect materials and accept or reject based on Materne’s specifications
- Observe materials to identify contamination or foreign materials
- Detect equipment problems and troubleshoot
- Operate industrial carts, powered hand carts
- Inspect product as it moves through manufacturing process for quality
- Complete paperwork and document down time
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to stand for an entire shift (8-12 hours)
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Education:
High School diploma or GED preferred
Technical / Trade School preferred
Experience:
Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
Previous experience working in the food industry is a plus
Skills:
Strong attention to detail
Mechanical aptitude
Computer skills
Basic Math skills
Competency with weights and measures
Materne, North America is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.21 - $25.31 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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