Career Opportunity
Position:
Packaging Machine Operator
Reports to: Line Supervisor
Status:
Non-Exempt/Hourly
Shift: Positions available for 1st or 2nd shift
Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity with a progressive team of professionals in a growing company?
All US job openings available at
www.highlinerfoods.com
High Liner Foods is proud to be the leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. We are seeking a
Packaging Machine Operator to become the newest member of our Production Team. The position will be based out of our Portsmouth, NH facility.
High Liner Foods is the leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. Our retail branded products are sold throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico under the High Liner, Fisher Boy, Mirabel and Sea Cuisine labels, and are available in most grocery and club stores.
Position responsibilities are noted below. Come join our team!
Position Purpose
The individual in this position is responsible for the daily set-up and operation of a variety of production machinery.
To include troubleshooting and repairing machinery as needed. In addition, this individual insures that all HLF Good Manufacturing Policies, food safety/quality regulations and Safety Rules are consistently met.
Key Accountabilities
Machinery
· Responsible for set-up of assigned machine(s) to ensure daily production goals are met.
· Responsible for coordination of product change-overs to maximize line efficiencies.
· Assist with trouble shooting to ensure minimal down time as well as preventative maintenance tasks.
Ensure quality and safety standards are met
· Responsible to know, understand, and comply with all HLF Good Manufacturing Policies, Food Safety regulations, and HLF Safety rules.
· Ensure equipment and surrounding area is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
· Required to use proper safety gear when performing assigned tasks.
Administrative duties
· Verify that lines are supplied with necessary components to meet daily production schedule.
· Reading and understanding product, packaging and labeling specifications, ensuring concise compliance with those specifications) including the operations of specific pieces of equipment utilized to package product.
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Works with minimum supervision and exercising independent judgment.
Required skills, qualifications, and experience
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Skills & Knowledge
· Basic Computer Skills
· Basic written and effective communication skills
· Ability to take direction and execute in a fast paced environment
· Technical skills as it relates to machinery, and ability to troubleshoot
· Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
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Experience
· The ability to demonstrate strong operating knowledge of production equipment; experience in a fast-paced production environment preferred
Physical/Other Requirements
· Regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds frequently, 70 lbs occasionally
· Requires constant movement and monitoring
· Required to climb stairs and ladders to access elevated platforms
· Demonstrated good hand/eye coordination
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Education
· High School degree or GED required, six months or one year prior experience in a related field. Associate
degree a plus
Other
· Work overtime as needed as well as mandatory overtime as required
· Employment is subject to drug testing and background screening.
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In return for the experience you bring to the table, you will be given the opportunity to join a
progressive, growing organization that has seen its revenue grow 270% in the last six years to a
projected $1.3B.
Offering a competitive compensation package coupled with a bonus, benefits and retirement
plan, this is a chance for you to take the knowledge you’ve acquired in your career to date and
have a real impact on the business.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran, or marital status, genetic
information or other protected status, covered by federal, state or local law.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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