Superior Nut & Candy Co., Inc. Hiring for Bartelt Operator (HFFS) at Chicago, IL Full Time

The Machine Operator will set up and operate a horizontal form fill seal pouch machine (HFFS) in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Perform mechanical adjustments, changeovers and perform preventive maintenance according in a timely manner. When necessary, Maintenance support will be provided.

Job Expectations:

• Experience operating a horizontal form fill machine and high-speed equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment.
• Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops.
• Determine the required materials, products, and resources needed.
• Read and follow job orders.
• Inspect the machine outputs for quality control.
• Provide detailed reports and logs on the work done.
• Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials.
• Housekeeping, sanitation and GMP compliance.
• Keep up with safety requirements and maintain a safe work setting.

Qualifications:

• Analytical, technical, mechanical, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team.
• 2 – 4 years of experience as a Machine Operator.
• Training and hands-on experience in safety techniques and requirements.
• Training and hands-on experience with specific machinery.
• Knowledge of various types of machinery operation.
• Trained to handle measurement devices and tools.

Physical Demands:

• Standing and walking entire shift.
• Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, grasp or touch objects and tools.
• Climbing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending, reaching.
• Must be able to work in tight quarters and hard to reach area.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60609: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• operating a Bartelt pouch machine: 4 years (Required)
• performing pre-operation to ensure proper equipment startup: 4 years (Required)
• quality production and minimal unplanned stops: 4 years (Required)
• operating/monitoring multiple pieces of equipment: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: One location