**Job Title: Machine Operator**
**Job Summary:**
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Machine Operator to join our team. The Machine Operator will be responsible for operating various machinery to fabricate parts, ensuring quality control standards are met, and contributing to the efficiency of our production processes. This role is crucial in maintaining the smooth operation of our manufacturing facility.
**Responsibilties:**
-Reading and understanding Compact’s Finished Product's Specifications to manufacture and package a quality product which meets all customer specifications.
-Start machine and observe operation to detect malfunctions with the machine
-Set up and install new tooling for changeovers
-Responsible for shutting down the line if product does not meet specifications
-Run equipment at designed rates, maximize efficiency, troubleshoot problems and reduce equipment downtime
-Stop machine and report malfunctions to Supervisor if mechanical problems arise
-Make minor adjustments and repairs
-Responsible to maximize product and packaging yields and eliminate waste
-Set up and monitor check-weigher
-Monitor metal detectors to ensure they are working properly
-Responsible for completing production forms
-Advise Supervisor on any order or raw material shortages
-Understand and be able to apply each of the following programs during production: Allergen (especially during changeovers), HACCP and GMP
-Understand the importance of immediately notifying the Quality Control department when a product is out of specification
-When product does not meet specification, work with other departments to correct the deviation as soon as possible
-Keep work area clean
-Active participation in training
-Follow all/every Safety and GMP regulations and procedures
-Perform others duties as assigned such as open rework, packer, stacker, relieving other operators etc.
**Requirements:**
-Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
-Must be able to push/pull up to 100 lbs.
-Standing 95% of time
-Walking 50% of time
-Bending, twisting, stooping motions 50% of time
**Additional Requirements:**
-Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English
-Ability to write simple correspondence
-Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and other employees of the organization
-Ability to calculate simple mathematical figures
-Ability to apply common sense, understand and carry out detailed written and oral instructions
-Ability to deal with problems
**Educational Requirements:**
-High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
-One-year related experience preferred not required.
Join our team as a Machine Operator and play a vital role in our manufacturing operations. If you have the required skills and are eager to contribute to a dynamic work environment, we welcome your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.82 - $19.74 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Elk Grove Village, IL 60007: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person