Machine Operator 4 (1st Shift)

at Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. in Toluca, Illinois, United States

Job Description

The Machine Operator 4 will be responsible for safely setting up and operating the packaging machines to ensure product is bagged in the correct packaging with the correct coding. The MO4 will use computer-controlled equipment to select position and secure automatic or semi-automatic machines. They are also responsible for ensuring all company quality specifications are met on final packaged product. Essential functions of this job include but are not limited to: inspecting and monitoring packaged products and communicating issues with packaging equipment or product quality to the shift Team Leader or Manager.

• Retrieve daily paperwork from the Production office and check schedule for product being produced
• Retrieve correct film tubes from warehouse and install into Hayssen machine, ensuring codes are correct and film is threaded properly
• Make adjustments to the programming for proper codes, seals, alignment of bag and weights
• Periodically inspect bags and make adjustments if needed
• Communicate with the relief person any situations that have or may impact production
• Call maintenance if needed
• Report all problems to the Team Lead and/or QA (if needed)

• Extraneous matter
• Broken or missing pieces from belts
• Mechanical problems
• Any and all film issues reported and documented on the deviation form

• Follow all safety guidelines, including:

• Lockout/Tagout
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Reporting any unsafe conditions
• Immediately reporting any near miss, injury, or accident to Team Leader or Manager
• Direct packers on assigned line to ensure product packaging according to company procedure.
• Ensure all preliminary machine set ups and line adjustments are made prior to scheduled start up of product packaging.
• Set machine controls/adjustments in accordance with company standards and specifications.
• Monitor packing equipment to ensure everything is working correctly.
• Record packaging reports, including accurately recording for downtime, HACCP and SSOP.
• Ensure all codes are correct on packaging materials (i.e. bags, sleeves, shipping case, totes and all paperwork.
• Ensure proper stacking and placement of finished cases on pallets.
• Transport completed pallets to freezer, along with all necessary paperwork.
• Communicate with relief person or at shift change regarding any situations that have or may have an impact on production operations.
• Oversee the training of all new temporary workers based on Sorter-Packer training manual requirements.
• Perform work within Company quality standards and governmental regulatory standards.
• Understand Company quality standards for produ
  
  

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  Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.