MACHINE OPERATOR  Department: Production  Reports To: Production Supervisor    POSITION SUMMARY    The Machine Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting of production equipment used in the manufacturing and packaging of food products.    Machine Operators may be assigned to various production lines and equipment throughout the facility, including but not limited to pasta production, mixing, filling, forming, packaging, and other manufacturing operations.    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES    • Operate assigned production equipment in accordance with established procedures.  • Monitor equipment performance and product quality.  • Set up, adjust, operate, and monitor machinery.  • Perform routine equipment inspections and operational checks.  • Identify and report equipment malfunctions and operational concerns.  • Verify production records and documentation are completed accurately.  • Monitor product quality and report deviations from specifications.  • Assist with changeovers, cleaning activities, and production startup procedures.  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.    FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES    • Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, Food Defense, Food Fraud, Allergen Control, Traceability, and Sanitation Program requirements.  • Produce products in accordance with approved specifications and procedures.  • Immediately report food safety, quality, regulatory, customer, or product integrity concerns.    AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY    • Stop operation of assigned equipment when food safety, employee safety, equipment, or quality concerns exist.  • Escalate food safety, quality, safety, and equipment concerns to supervision.  • Remove suspect materials from use pending supervisory or Quality Assurance review.    QUALIFICATIONS    • High School Diploma or GED preferred.  • Previous manufacturing, production, machine operation, or food manufacturing experience preferred.    COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS    Employees must demonstrate competency through a combination of education, experience, training, observation, testing, performance evaluation, and on-the-job verification.    TRAINING REQUIREMENTS    The Machine Operator must successfully complete all required company orientation, food safety, quality, regulatory, safety, and job-specific training programs as assigned.    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS    • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.    WORK ENVIRONMENT    Work is performed primarily in a food manufacturing environment.    DISCLAIMER    This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position.