Machine Operator

POSITION PURPOSE: 

The Food Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining food processing and packaging machinery. They ensure that production lines run efficiently, meet quality standards, and adhere to safety regulations. This role requires attention to detail, technical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

RESPONSIBILITES: 

Set up, operate, and monitor food processing and packaging machinery.   

Adjust machine settings to ensure proper functioning and product quality.   

Feed raw materials and finished products into machines and oversee the production process. 

Perform routine maintenance on machines, such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing parts if needed.  

Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimize downtime.   

Report major malfunctions to maintenance staff or supervisors.   

Work closely with other operators, quality control staff, and supervisors to meet production goals.   

Assist in training new employees in machine operation and safety procedures.        

Ability to package the product as per the given recipes for each department.  

Maintains productivity and efficiency levels. 

Ability to use weighing scales for weight checks when required. 

Ability to record QA documents in real time.  

Perform metal detector checks as per the Standard Operating Procedures. 

Maintains high standard of Personal hygiene, Good Manufacturing practices and follows standard company and provincial regulations for food safety and quality. 

Record production data, including quantities produced, machine settings, and downtime. 

Cleaning the areas and performing post operational checks and pre-operational checks. 

Complete logs and reports as required by company policies.   

Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

Some high school and related experience 

Attention to detail and final product presentation 

Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors in English. 

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/TRAVEL: 

Reading – Some basic high school 

Writing- Some basic high school 

Math- Some basic high school 

Computer- Basic computer. 

Equipment- Calculators, wrapping machine, sealing machine, metal detector, conveyor belts, thermometer, weighing scales, Flow wrapper, hoppers.  

PHYSICAL EFFORT/WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Lifting, Bending and twisting. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. and 50 lbs occasionally. consistently through the day. Stationary position in cold environment for up to 4-hour periods.  

 MANAGEMENT/PLANNING: 

May assist in training new staff.

If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.