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Hy-Vee Food Stores Production Operator in Ankeny, Iowa
At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.
Job Description:
Job Title: Machine Operator I
FLSA: Non-Exempt
General Function:
The employee’s responsibilities include: Sets up and operates a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
Core Competencies
Partnerships
Growth mindset
Results oriented
Customer focused
Professionalism
Reporting Relations:
Accountable and Reports to: Quality Control, Line Leads, Supervisors and Lead Management Team.
Positions that Report to you: None
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high- speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in continuous improvement environment.
Operate Bizerba machine and perform necessary pre/post operational activities to ensure proper equipment startup.
Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude.
Must be willing to work in all areas of production.
Required to assist in set up and clean up responsibilities.
Ensure that production requirements and standards are met consistently.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Observe all safety guidelines and report safety concerns to management.
Able to work overtime as needed, including weekends.
Work cooperatively with the production team to meet quotas and goals.
Operate machinery correctly and maintain it with care.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:
Must have the ability to use logical thinking or solve problems.
Follow all written and verbal instructions.
Assist management with procedures to ensure quality product while seeking cost cutting ideas.
Practices HAACP and Good Manufacturing Practices at all times.
Needs to be able to work alongside other individuals on line as a team.
Report any machinery issues to management.
Reliable and punctual
Flexible schedule and willingness to work to completion of job.
Education and Experience:
Complete a specialized training and certification of Bizerba Machine.
High school education or equivalent. Previous Warehouse experience would be helpful.
Physical Requirements:
Must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force repeatedly; exert up to 40 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
Must be able to be on feet (standing and walking) for 8 -10 hours a day.
Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Working Conditions:
The duties of this position are performed mostly in the production area which is wet and refrigerated (@38 degrees).
Work around loud equipment.
Frequent deadlines exist while handling multiple tasks.
Daily contact with employees, technicians and salespersons.
Ability to climb, bend, lift and work in areas of limited mobility.
Contacts:
Has daily contact with customers, employees and suppliers/vendors. Has occasional contact with federal or state regulatory agencies regarding inspections.
Are you ready to smile, apply today.