Sleever Operator, 1st Shift

Responsible for operating equipment for production lines. Serve as a contact for plant leadership, shift lead, and supervisor effectively communicating any potential issues and help maintain an orderly, sanitary and safe environment.

• Can efficiently operate and changeover the Sleever in a timely manner.
• Ensure sleever is centerline before and after production.
• Work hand in hand with maintenance during breakdowns to understand Sleever functions.
• Troubleshoot Sleever problems to determine actual faults.
• Controlling and adjusting machine settings for maximum efficiency.
• Maintain factory OEE standards.
• Fill out daily production logs, paperwork, as needed for proper documentation.
• Perform general cleanup and maintenance of your work area.
• Effectively communicate operational issues with Plant Leadership.
• Operate the machinery in a safe & efficient manner.
• Follow and monitor GMP, HACCP guidelines, Injury & Illness Prevention Program, Food Safety, LOTO, & SOPs procedures.
• Assists in providing safe working conditions for all employees and visitors.
• Develops and maintains positive and professional relationships with all visitors, employees, and management.
• Works with QA department to test quality of products and materials.
• Must be able to efficiently start-up/shut down the production lines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to speak, write, and read English is a must. Spanish is a plus.  
• Ability to stand, kneel, bend over, climb stairs and ladders and lift/move up to 50 pounds. 
• Quality of Work & Adaptability 
• Commitment to excellence (through consistent standards.)  
• Demonstrate team first behavior and dependable performance 
• Maintain training compliance  
• Job Knowledge & Communication 
• Effectively demonstrate competency and knowledge of equipment 
• Ability to operate equipment in primary function 
• Effective verbal and written communication 
• Problem Solving & Decision Making 
• Gather and analyze information skillfully 
• Exhibit sound judgement, integrate appropriate staff through strategizing 
• Develop comprehensive project initiatives 
• Teamwork & Dependability 
• Collaborate and engage with team to accomplish common goal 
• Contribute and establish exceptional customer service  
• ERP experience and Basic computer knowledge.   
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure.  
• 2 years’ in Manufacturing – Production experience preferred 
• Proficient in Microsoft programs

This position is classified as Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime). The expected hourly rate for this position is between $21.00 – $26.00 per year based on a full-time schedule. Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting the actual hourly rate.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.