Machine Operators - $24.62-26.85/hr

BEL•Traverse City, MI

21d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Must be able to stand for an entire shift (8-12 hours)
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
High School diploma or GED preferred
Technical / Trade School preferred
Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
Strong attention to detail
Mechanical aptitude
Computer skills
Basic Math skills
Competency with weights and measures

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in the food industry is a plus

Responsibilities

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
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
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
Receive / inspect materials and accept or reject based on Materne’s specifications
Complete paperwork and document down time