Machine Operator

Description

Are you a skilled Machine Operator looking for a fantastic temp-to-hire opportunity? We're hiring for both 1st and 2nd shifts in Bridgeton, MO! Earn $22/hour on 1st shift (6 AM - 2 PM) or $23.50/hour on 2nd shift (2 PM - 10 PM) while working with a great team. This is your chance to turn a temporary role into a long-term career with a company that values your expertise. Ready to make a move? Contact our RPS Recruiter, Sarah at sadkins1@staffmanagement.com to learn more!

Perks & Benefits

Employment Type & Shifts

Job Responsibilities

• Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times; must stay focused on maintaining a safe work environment at all times.
• Follow all food safety required procedures.
• Check quality characteristics while operating equipment.
• Operate drum dryer machine, including troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, basic quality control, and waste control.
• Follow all necessary GMPs and ensure workers on that line are following GMPs. 
• Work with Maintenance Team to troubleshoot minor machine problems.
• Observe and follow safety procedures using personal safety equipment and lock-out/tag-out procedures as required.
• Perform hourly quality checks on finished goods.
• Enter data into Flex System.
• Assist in Production performing packaging duties as needed or requested. 
• Provide support work for plant improvement projects as directed
• Proper use of fish grinding machinery and metal detector.
• Understands recipe sheets usage, policy and procedure.
• Flake quality competency-moisture quality control test, consistency, color, weight, etc.
• Troubleshoot minor machine problems.
• Setup and adjust machinery as needed.
• Pick components for batches from warehouse stock.
• Perform clean out procedures between product runs.
• Produce high quality batches and ensure accurate batch/inventory tracking.
• Assist with monthly inventories as needed.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One year (1) related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Forklift experience preferred

Required Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, read, comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Must possess organizational and teamwork skills
• Ability to add, subtract, and multiply
• Ability to repetitively lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for 8 hour shifts
• High attention to detail
• Self-motivated

Work Environment

• Exposure to hot and cold climate
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts 

Associate Requirements