Senior Machine Operator, FL

Description: Title: Senior Machine Operator Reports To: Production Manager Location: Delray Beach, FL Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Non-Exempt COMPANY SUMMARY Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike. POSITION SUMMARY The duties of the Senior Machine Operator include but are not limited to operating high-speed machines, troubleshooting, weekly PM, repairs as directed by Manager or Maintenance Manager. Cleaning machines, training associates, filling in as needed due to staffing availability, and ensuring the quality of bags produced by all machine operators. Fostering a culture of continuous improvement by identifying bottlenecks, reducing equipment downtime, and optimizing the quality, efficiency, and yield of production. Requirements: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Maintain equipment preventive maintenance (Scales and Baggers). Maintain on-hand inventory for consumable parts, sensors, wear parts. Perform bench work rebuilds on Jaw assemblies, horizontal and vertical seal assembly, roller bearings. Troubleshoot and make small repairs to Scale and Bagger when line is down. Develop and provide a PM schedule. Work with the Production Manager to schedule required PM. Change blades Grease machines Comply with the critical settings on machine settings Maintain on-hand tools for Operators. Proper handling/storage of blades Troubleshoot equipment failures and participate in root-cause analysis (RCA) to implement corrective actions that help prevent recurring downtime. Monitor and minimize material waste (e.g., film and product scrap) and identify opportunities to optimize machine changeover and setup times. Support the training and development of operators and the standardization of operating procedures (SOPs) to promote consistent performance across shifts. Actively participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives and recommend mechanical or procedural improvements to increase line efficiency and OEE. Follows all safety policies/procedures, particularly lockout/tagout procedures Follows attendance policy and other company policies/procedures Responsible for company provided hand tools. Responsible for training of all operators. Works with production leadership on learning opportunities. Provide feedback to leadership when associate has reached learning ability. Provide coverage when staffing is an issue. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING This position requires 1 year of experience with a vertical form fill bagging machine. This position requires 1-3 years of general work experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. High schoo…

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