Packaging Machine Operator (3rd Shift)

Key Responsibilities: Operates machines within assigned area. This includes troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, quality control, and waste control. Performs chemical cleaning within assigned area, both on daily turnaround and unplanned intervals. Escalates acute and chronic machine and organizational issues to Line Specialist and/or Lead as required. (Bullet 3) Supports existing line operation documentation, such as Gemba boards, changeover checklists, 5S, centerlines, and CIL tracking, by completing the required tasks and documentation at the required intervals. (Bullet 7?) Supports new initiatives when required by providing feedback, writing and training others on procedures, and adopting new tasks and documentation. Accountable for keeping and maintaining assigned tools. Performs all other duties as assigned. LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY Works with little supervision, but work is reviewed. Exercises discretion within areas of responsibility. Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others. Position has little to no contact with customers. Position makes indirect contribution to efforts that generate moderate levels of revenue. Decisions or actions may have a moderate impact on other departments and/or external relationships of the organization. Errors are usually detected after the fact and may result in moderate interruption and delays in work output. WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Corporate Trainer encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Physical Demands/Efforts Work requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Extensive standing Vision/hearing Talking Repetitive motion (hands/wrists) Climb and balance Mental & Visual Demands Work performed by this position requires moderate concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks. Work occasionally requires some degree of visual effort for periods of time. Work Environment and Hazards Work Environment is cold/damp Employee works in a manufacturing setting with some exposure to heat, cold, dust, or other factors of minor inconvenience. The position has some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury. Less than 25% travel is required for this position. Travel would be to other sites via airplane Corporate Trainer must have availability and flexibility to work different shifts and days, sometimes for weeks at a time, to provide support and training to all of our employees. May need to work weekends or overtime as required. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment. CORE VALUES Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day. ➢ Honor Food – We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all-natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle ➢ Honor Each Other – We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners ➢ Honor Development – We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team ➢ Honor Innovation – We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence Kettle Cuisine offers the following benefits at low or not cost: Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance 401k Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave Paid Holidays Life Insurance and Disability Insurance Tuition Assistance