Machine Operator

Main Purpose Of Job

Effective and consistent running of the line you are assigned to. Always working to achieve production targets through effective interaction with the processes. A good understanding of the machinery and ensuring you achieve the desired results in terms of Quality, Safety, Hygiene and Waste. This will be achieved through having the knowledge and understanding of the assigned machines on the line, process, and products.

Attention to detail and always operating within the required parameters of your machines.

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• To ensure your machines are clean but not damaged by excess water, always organized and operating under discipline
• Operate to standard operating procedures
• Have basic ice cream knowledge, understanding the "WHY", not just the HOW
• Ensure limited water is used when cleaning with "clean as you go" principle
• Correct use, storage and set up of all equipment
• Ensure effective hand over with Maintenance and next shift, all faults and issues reported
• To drive the production process to ensure that the products produced meet customer specification, quality and food safety.
• To ensure production meets targeted outputs through effective control of the manufacturing process
• To communicate effectively with the entire team
• Ensure health and safety requirements are fully met and a positive safety culture is maintained throughout the line
• Ensure you walk the talk always using the looking eyes, attend to the issues as and when they happen
• Promote the Froneri culture of employees being owners rather than just employees
• Following the principle of "will I do this to my home?"
• Coordination of local work team's day to day efforts - controlling breaks, lunches and rotations.
• Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values
• Other duties as assigned

• Reducing trends of rejections from food safety and quality issues
• Hygiene, GMP and safety audits improving week over week
• Daily, weekly, monthly production targets are fully met
• Effective interaction with the team
• Quality and improvement initiatives being implemented
• Reduction in accidents and incidents on a YOY basis.
• De-kitting the line and making sure all packaging is returned to the warehouse.
• Ensuring line is checked after being cleaned and all tools are stored in the correct places.
• No stagnant water left in any equipment.

Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.

• Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish
• Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail
• Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste

• Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations
• Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment
• Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies

• Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations
• Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve
• Learn from both successes and failures

• Ensure decisions are based on what’s best for the whole business
• Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives
• Treat everyone with fairness and respect

• 18 years of age or older
• Aptitude automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience
• One-year related experience (preferred).

In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast paced. The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.

Cold Temperatures:
Parts of the facility, such as storage and production areas, may be kept at low temperatures.…