Box Machine Operator (Gainesville, GA, US, 30507)

Summary

The Gainesville, GA production facility is a fully-cooked, ready-to-eat, further processing facility within the Premium Prepared Foods division (no birds). We create products for consumers, retailers, and foodservice customers around the globe.

Maintains, services and performs repairs on equipment in order to ensure proper operation of production equipment and electrical systems. Usually works five to six days a week from 6:30 am to approximately 4:30 pm, overtime may be required based on production needs.

We offer:

• Attendace Bonus
• Competitive Pay & Overtime
• Excellent Benefits & 401k Options (employer match)
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Bonus
• PayActiv (ACCESS PAY BEFORE PAYDAY) Receive instant access to your earned wages and greater flexibility to pay your bills on your schedule and more!

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Reads, interprets and understands manufacturers' equipment manuals, preventative (PM) task sheets and safety policies.
• Performs equipment adjustments and repairs, preventative maintenance and emergency breakdowns.
• Performs specific duties during both production and non-production hours in a timely manner with OSHA Lockout/Tagout and Company safety regulations.
• Monitors performance of equipment and informs maintenance and production supervisors of potential problems.
• Maintains log books by applying math skills through the equipment PM stages in order to calibrate machinery to performance standards.
• Adheres to all safety requirements including PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management related matters.
• Maintains clean and safe working environment.
• Participates in Company and department safety programs.

Minimum Education

• High School or equivalent not required but beneficial.

Experience Requirements

• Worked a minimum of 6 months of consecutive work history with one employer within the past 3 years.
• Reading, writing and analytical skills are required.
• Knowledge of Lockout Tagout.
• Electric Pallet Jack experience 

Experience Preferred

• Experience in poultry processing/manufacturing environment preferred.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Position is active. 
• On the plant floor activities such as troubleshooting of existing systems are routine. 
• May need to move equipment occasionally. 
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment. 
• Position requires an associate to have the ability to move throughout the complex and all facilities. 
• When in a plant environment:
  • Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
  • May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. 
  • May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db. 
  • May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility. 
  • Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company. 
  • Must be able to lift 40 to 70 lbs. to heights from 5" to 84", reaching, bending, and pushing.