Melter operator job description

Melt Operator
Peoplelink Staffing has partnered with a leading manufacturer in Muskegon, MI to hire a Melt Operator on a direct hire basis. The manufacturer provides parts to customers that enable them to bring their most life-enriching new products to the world.
Melt Operator Job duties and Qualifications:

1. $42,000.00 (Depends on experience)
2. 1st Shift

• Deploy and track training initiatives, ensure Pour Team members are not performing duties outside of their trained skills without a trainer present. Serves as trainer when necessary.
• Oversees completion of daily/weekly/monthly cleaning and equipment PMs.
• Maintains inventory accuracy.
• Evaluate current production methods, identify, and address inefficiencies and promote improved productivity through process improvements.
• Maintains project list for facility improvements and facilitates action item completion.
• Confer with Plant Leadership to evaluate which projects are top priority and assign work to techs accordingly.
• Train workers in technical staff on diagnostics, troubleshooting and repair.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition ensuring strict adherence to 5S standards.
• Accurately and timely completes all necessary paperwork, such as, attendance reporting, corrective actions, preventative maintenance work orders, etc.
• Comply with established QMS procedures.
• Comply with established safety directives, working in a safe manner, so not to endanger self or co-workers. Report and assist in resolving unsafe conditions.

Why Peoplelink?

1. Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance available
2. Life insurance available
3. Direct Deposit Programs

Peoplelink Staffing Solutions, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. Peoplelink’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains to be a #1 priority.

Job type: Full time
Shift: 12 hours shift 4 days ON & 4 days OFF
Compensation: $21.82 + $0.55/hr for shift differential

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities:

• Cut open boxes of cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, rework then remove plastic film and place onto conveyor or melt station. Cut open bags of kibbled cocoa liquor and cocoa powder and place into dump station.
• Operate computer workstation (D3 plant control system) to move product between tanks and complete calculations for cocoa power additions.
• Receive and unload inbound liquor loads (dry freight and/or liquid).
• Read schedule for production lines and communicate with the Melting Operator from the previous shift to determine the status of the lines and tanks. (Machinery problems, change over status, availability of ingredients, special operating instructions, quality control issues, etc.)
• Work and cooperate with other Melting Operators to complete all tasks and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
• Utilize the principal of FEFO/FIFO, which stands for First Expiring, First Out and First In, First Out.
• Record production data as required on log sheets or in computer systems. Complete checklists and charts as required.
• Contact supervisor and maintenance personnel in the event of any mechanical problems or unsafe situations/work practices with your area.
• Use stand-up and sit-down fork truck equipment to move ingredients or materials as required to include on and off a dock and trailer.
• Use fork truck to stage ingredient pallets in the proper rack areas as needed and pull pallets to production areas as needed.
• Maintain all production areas in a neat and clean condition and assist with master sanitation schedule/cleaning.
• Properly account for any ingredient spills or ingredient scrap.
• Comply with all GMP, safety, sanitation and any other plant rules as established by the company.
• Follow all Food Safety (HACCP), GMP's, Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to perform physical job duties including walking, crouching, bending/stooping, climbing stairs and ladders and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to reach with arms and hands, use hands to finger, handle or fell objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Must have a High School diploma or Equivalent.
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice
• Must have the ability to learn basic computer skills.
• Must have the ability to learn to operate machinery and equipment (forklifts/electric pallet jacks/production equipment).
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat / cold wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, boots, gloves, and hearing protection for safety and food safety.

Preferred:

• Forklift certified.
• 3 years of experience in production related work.
• Experience with lock-out-tag out and safety processes.
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

US Covid-19 Vaccination Update: Cargill highly encourages vaccinations but does not mandate at this time. Upon hire, you will be asked to provide your vaccination status, and if unvaccinated or if you choose not to disclose, you would be expected to follow Cargill's safety protocols for unvaccinated employees (i.e., mask mandates, and social distancing).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.