Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, and GoGo Squeez is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel’s commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all. The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 5 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Leitchfield, KY; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.
Job Summary:
As Ixapak Machine Operator for Materne, North America located in Traverse City, MI you will be responsible for the operation and monitoring of the Ixapak machine for the end of our manufacturing process.
Position Responsibilities:
- Operation of Ixapak machine in a high speed manufacturing environment
- Work with computer interface to monitor and start/stop equipment
- Reset robotic arm positions after line shut down
- Load materials into Ixapak machine
- Set machine to increase / decrease number of pouches selected for different size packaging sleeves
- Understand mechanical operation to adjust and manipulate Ixapak machine
- Break down machinery with hand tools to clean and sanitize
- Observe materials to identify contamination or foreign materials
- Inspect pouches for uniformity and quality
- Detect equipment problems and troubleshoot
- Document tracking sheets for machine efficiency and downtime
- Operate industrial carts, power hand carts, and hi-lo’s
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand for an entire shift (12 hours)
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Qualifications:
Education:
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Technical / Trade School preferred
Experience:
- Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience working in the food industry is a plus
- Must be able to measure and understand tear weight.
Skills:
- Strong attention to detail
- Mechanical aptitude
- Computer skills
- Basic Math skills
- Competency with weights and measures
Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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