1443-Press Operator 1

Schedule: 6:00pm-6:30am, working a 2-2-3 schedule

Work Location: 495 S 99th Ave, Tolleson, AZ

Additional Perks:

• $1,000 sign on bonus ($500 once 90 days completed, $500 once 12 months completed)
• Free Pasta and other Products!!!

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance:

• Perform and oversee equipment operations and maintenance activities, including forklift driving, die changes, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive upkeep for manufacturing systems, and processing systems.

• Complete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly.

• Use your technical skills in SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver to keep Processing flowing.

• Monitor equipment performance and ensure efficient, safe, and continuous operation across all systems.

• Perform routine operation checks.

• Perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and equipment changeovers.

• Ensure proper sanitation after changeovers.

• Execute advanced troubleshooting, pre-inspection checks, and complex changeovers.

• Monitor and optimize line performance.

Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management:

• Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and Processing.

• Perform manual packing and palletizing.

• Follow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record shipments in SAP.

• Conduct quality checks on products and Processing.

• Verify weight control, material accuracy, and product quality at multiple checkpoints.

• Minimize downtime and defects by leading the team in Centerlining and monitoring line performance to spot issues early.

• Make real-time adjustments to prevent defects.

Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance:

• Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies.

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation.

• Maintain compliance documentation and complete sanitation steps during changeovers.

• Lead FSQ compliance in assigned area.

• Mentor team on food safety and enforce sanitation accountability.

Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training:

• Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.

• Provide backup coverage for multiple roles, share knowledge with peers, and support training.

• Coordinate team activities, assign tasks, lead shift meetings, and train others in advanced operations.

Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement:

• Accurately complete basic production paperwork and report issues to supervisors.

• Record inventory transactions, shipments, and quality results in SAP.

• Participate in 5S efforts.

• Assist in reviewing production paperwork.

• Work with supervisors and team to develop solutions to issues.

• Act as 5S champion for area.

• Lead improvement projects, perform operator-based maintenance, and analyze downtime causes.

Knowledge, Training and Experience:

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Minimum 1 year of work experience, preferably in manufacturing or food production.

• Forklift certification preferred (required for Advanced Level); willingness to obtain certification if not already held.

• 18+ years of age.

Technical & Mechanical Skills:

• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs on production line equipment, including cartoners, baggers, case packers, sealers, depalletizers, and palletizers.

• For higher levels, demonstrate expert troubleshooting of high-speed Processing equipment and strong understanding of theory of operation.

• Perform Winland Excellence CIL, centerlining, and line huddle activities to improve efficiency.

• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve equipment irregularities.

• Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills.

• Advanced levels require proficiency in MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures to resolve issues.

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Safety & Compliance:

• Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations.

• Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, and climb as needed.

• Must have near and far visual acuity, some color perception, and full range of hand/arm movement.

Teamwork, Communication & Leadership:

• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and others at the worksite regarding work matters, which are mostly conducted in English. This includes the ability to understand and respond to oral communications; understand written information, communications, and safety information; and communicate in writing as needed.

• Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with a team-first mindset.

• Provide training, guidance, and feedback to team members (progressively more responsibility at higher levels).