John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.

Job Description – Machine Operator I

Job Title: Machine Operator I

Department: Production 

Report to Job Title: Production Supervisor

Fair Labor Standards Act Status (FLSA): Exempt Non-Exempt Hourly

Summary of the Position:

The Machine Operator I operates and maintains one simple machine or one machine line and ensures it is running efficiently with minimum supervision.

Functions of the Position:

% of Time Essential (E) or Marginal (M) Functions Performed

50% E Sets up machine-loading and monitors to ensure it is running efficiently.

10% E Follows work order, quality controls and sanitation procedures concerning weights, packs, descriptions, dates UPC’s, cleanup and changeovers.

10% E Performs quality control and material waste checks.

5% E Directs/instructs machine line personnel in specific job duties.

5% E Performs pre-operational checks.

5% E Maintains and exceeds production, quality and safety standards.

5% E Loads product into hopper.

5% M Cleans machine properly after production runs or changeovers.

5% M Maintains a clean, organized and safe work area.

Continually:

· Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following current good manufacturing practices, allergen/sanitation controls, food defense/food fraud, HACCP/FSMA, SQF, and regulatory requirements.

· Aware and accountable for maintaining and documenting preventative controls necessary to ensure food safety and quality.

· Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to management.

· Responsible for partnering with others, sharing knowledge, skills, and information within assigned team and across functional areas.

· Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as professional and leadership development.

· Responsible to comply with all safety policies and procedures established for health and workplace safety.

· Responsible to support safety culture by practicing safe work behaviors, reporting potential hazards, and conducting safety observations.

Does this position have supervisory responsibility?  No

Education, Experience, and Knowledge:

· Prior manufacturing work experience is a plus

· Prior industrial truck experience a plus.

· Prior machine operator experience a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

· Capable of following verbal and written directions.

· Basic math skills

· Ability to speak and read in English

· Mechanical ability

· Good manual dexterity, vision and mobility

· Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

Job Specific Requirements:

This position is subject to mandatory overtime based on business needs.

In the event that the Machine Operator I is absent, the department manager is responsible for providing an equally qualified person to cover this position.

JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.