Machine Operator

Country Pure Foods- Deland is hiring

Machine Operator

2nd shift

7pm-7am

Who is Country Pure Foods?

Country Pure Foods is a premier manufacturer of beverages including 100% juices, juice drink, lemonades, and plant-based beverages. From the most advanced equipment to the freshest, most delicious ingredients, we take pride in every beverage pack. Country Pure Foods goes above and beyond the standard food safety practices by participating in the highest level of Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification. The SQF certification program is a rigorous series of standards and best practices recognized by The Global Food Safety Initiative to ensure companies deliver both safe and quality products.

Why Work at Country Pure Foods?

Country Pure Foods offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees:

• Competitive Pay
• Sign on Bonuses Available
• Optional Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for Employees and Dependents
• Company Paid Short and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous PTO Policy

Job Summary:

The Machine Operator maintains efficient operations of machine, including operation of filler, wash cycle, and tie-ins to silos

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reloads Maintain continuous operation including loading of paper cartons/bottles and juices (including the changing of silos).
• Obtains correct packaging materials and other necessary materials to perform work and adequately assists in record keeping of material usage.
• Performs the CIP, and wash cycles for machines including silo CIP, filler CIP, and pressure wash areas, as well as ensures equipment readiness for next run.
• Monitors quantities to production schedule so that the correct quantities are run, do necessary efficiency paperwork, and do monitor weights of filled cartons as well as dye checking for leaks.
• Completes all associated production paperwork in a neat, accurate, and timely manner.
• Monitors products to ensure compliance with product specifications.
• Monitors product specifications to ensure correct codes are being utilized.
• Performs all necessary quality checks and testing as determined by the Quality Department or management.
• Adjusts machinery as necessary for optimal production.
• Complies with all Company policies, procedures, and safety rules and maintains a clean and well-organized work area.
• Ensures routine quality checks are performed on product to verify product brix, codes, and package types.
• Ensures machines are running to standard efficiency.
• Performs routine operator maintenance, including filling peroxide and changing filters as necessary, change defective u-cups in valves and maintaining fluid levels in coders.
• Accurately records production, machine efficiency or inefficiencies, and machine downtime to assure that the production schedule is met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and completes work in a timely manner.
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and reacts well under pressure.
• Extremely accurate and detail-oriented.

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent; OR
• At least 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, stooping, climbing, and lifting tools and materials.
• Must be able to bend, squat, reach and stretch.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.