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 a Machine Operator for Materne, North America located in Nampa, ID you will be responsible for the operation of machinery on our high speed production and food processing lines.

Shifts: A, B, C, D

A Shift: Sunday - Tuesday with EOW from 7am - 7pm

B Shift: Sunday - Tuesday with EOW from 7pm - 7am

C Shift: Thursday - Saturday with EOW from 7am - 7pm

D Shift: Thursday - Saturday with EOW from 7pm - 7am

Position Responsibilities:

End Of Line Operator - A, B, C, D

• Operate high-speed packaging and palletizing equipment through touchscreen/HMI in a production environment
• Set machine to increase/decrease number of cases selected for different size formats
• Reset robotic arm positions after line shut down
• Load packaging materials into packaging machine and palletizing machine
• Set machine to increase/decrease number of pouches selected for different size packaging sleeves
• Break down machinery with hand tools to clean and sanitize
• Observe/inspect materials to identify contamination, foreign materials, uniformity, and quality
• Operate industrial carts and power hand carts
• Perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance of equipment
• Clean packaging and palletizing area and sanitize equipment
• Complete daily paperwork and reports
• Must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours

Bossar Operator - A, B, C, D

• Operate high-speed manufacturing equipment through touchscreen/HMI
• Lift and add rolls of packaging film into machine
• Observe materials to identify contamination or foreign materials
• Inspect pouches for uniformity and quality
• Document all necessary supply inventories
• Operate industrial carts and forklifts in a safe manner
• Perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance of equipment
• Clean packaging area and sanitize equipment
• Complete daily paperwork and reports
• Perform and complete sensory testing
• Must work a minimum of 12 hours
• Responsible to support a food safety and food quality culture

Tetrapak Operator - A, B, C, D

• Operation of Tetra Pak machine – mixing of materials and products
• Load ingredients into Tetra Pak machine according to Materne’s specifications.
• Work with computer interface to monitor equipment
• Read schematics and diagrams to monitor machine activity (flow, machine status, temperature settings, level indication)
• Testing of PH levels, viscosity levels, brix levels, flavor additives using quality devices
• Break down machinery with hand tools to clean and sanitize
• Receive / inspect materials and accept or reject based on Materne’s specifications
• Observe materials to identify contamination or foreign materials
• Detect equipment problems and troubleshoot
• Operate industrial carts, power hand carts, and hi-lo’s
• Inspect product as it moves through manufacturing process for quality
• Complete paperwork and document down time

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for an entire shift (8-12 hours)
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications:

Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Technical / Trade School preferred

Experience

• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience working in the food industry is a plus

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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