Palmer Candy is looking for a 1st Shift Operator at the Hwy 75 facility.

1st shift will work Monday-Thursday. Monday-Thursday hours are 6:00 am - 4:30 pm with Friday hours varying from 6 to 10-hour shifts. Saturday hours may be scheduled due to business needs.

Team Member’s will be notified by plant management if schedules were to change outside of the times listed above.

Job Title: Machine Operator Department: Repack

Reports to: Plant Manager/ Supervisor Effective date: 6/6/2024

Job Summary:

This role operates all machines in a safe and efficient way. This Team Member oversees the production line as well as the packaging of confectionery products. This is a full-time position with the working hours being 6:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday. Overtime hours will be Friday and Saturday.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Ensure that Team Members are producing and packaging fine quality products in a safe, secure, and sanitary manner within the appropriate specifications outlines by company managers.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Learn to operate all machines in the Repack department safely and efficiently
Make cases for product whenever possible
Check product and bags for quality on a regular basis
Pull full loads to the warehouse with hand jack or power jack
Keep a count on finished products
Assist and work alongside others on the line when needed
Always keep work area and machine clean and clear
Troubleshoot, solve and fix minor machine problems as they arise
Train other employees as needed
Immediately let the Supervisor know when a problem arises with a machine, quality of product or film
Other duties assigned or required by the supervisor or management team

Education and Experience:

Prior work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Skills and Physical Abilities Required:

Great attention to detail skills
Good basic math skills (addition, subtraction and simple multiplication and division)
Ability to lift up to 5 - 36 lbs frequently and occasional team lift up to 72 lbs
Ability to work/stand on concrete floor 8 to 10 hours per day
Ability to work 6 days a week and overtime as needed
Ability to work in a face paced environment with repetitive motion a necessity

Ability to communicate effectively across all functions within the plant and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with individuals at all levels.

This job description is intended to summarize the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this role. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.

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