Description
Mallard Creek Manufacturing seeks Lead Machine Operator with equipment maintenance experience to meet production goals, direct other operators, troubleshoot production equipment, and perform repairs to fix equipment problems.
Responsibilities
- Operate bag filling equipment in a safe manner and meet production quotas
- Weigh product and modify process parameters based on product weight and volume
- Direct other machine operators
- Perform machine maintenance and troubleshooting
- Maintain a clean & organized work area at all times
- Operate machinery safely, following safety procedures
- Various other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Knowledge of basic math skills
- Read, speak, and understand the English language
- Familiarity with production safety
- Familiarity with production and warehouse operations
- Problem-solving experience and skills
- Good mechanical skills
- Experience operating and maintaining automated production equipment
- Basic electronics knowledge
- Must be extremely dependable and reliable
Personal Attributes
- Must be able to work in a dusty environment (PPE provided)
- Ability to follow direction as given
- Detail-oriented, neat, and well organized
- Flexible in types of work assignments
- Reliable and prompt
- Good time management skills
- Good writing and oral communication skills
- Ability to check own work, as well as others (quality control)
- Ability to adhere to prescribed routines and practices
- Open to learning new skills and expanding current skill set
- Self-motivated, team player
Experience Preferred
- Familiarity with computers and basic software (i.e. MS Word, Excel)
- Experience with bagging and wrapping equipment
- Forklift experience
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Hours
Monday- Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm
Benefits
Competitive compensation, Insurance — medical, dental, and vision, 401 (K), Holiday and vacation