Job description

Title: VIF Machine Operator

Location: Traverse City, MI

Materne North America is a privately held company committed to offering families healthy and convenient snack solutions under its umbrella brand GoGo squeeZ . Materne North America is a subsidiary of Groupe MOM, also the owner of the Pom Potes brand, the market leader in France for convenient snack pouches for families. Since 1998, over 2 billion of Materne's innovative pouches have been sold around the world to share at breakfast, in lunchboxes, in cars, on the run, at games and always with a smile.

Materne North America is focused on being the market leader in providing solutions to help active families with fun, smart and innovative snacks in forms and tastes that kids love. Launched in 2008, GoGo squeeZ is the first squeezable, resealable, no-mess, 100% fruit, all-natural, no-sugar-added fruit-based snack for kids in the U.S. Today GoGo squeeZ is available at Whole Foods, Costco, Target, Walmart, Kroger, Publix, and most major Grocery stores as well as at leading convenience store chains including 7-11 and WaWa, in KFC ‘Lil Bucket Kids Meals, and at high altitudes on Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. GoGo squeeZ is also found online at Amazon.com and Diapers.com. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Job Summary:

As a VIF Machine Operator for Materne, North America located in Traverse City, MI you will be responsible for the operation and monitoring of the machinery for the end of our manufacturing process along with the shipping and receiving of products and materials.

Position Responsibilities:

• Operation of Ixapak machine in a high speed manufacturing environment
• Work with computer interface to monitor and start/stop equipment
• Reset robotic arm positions after line shut down
• Load materials into Ixapak machine
• Set machine to increase / decrease number of pouches selected for different size packaging sleeves
• Understand mechanical operation to adjust and manipulate Ixapak machine
• Break down machinery with hand tools to clean and sanitize
• Observe materials to identify contamination or foreign materials
• Inspect pouches for uniformity and quality
• Detect equipment problems and troubleshoot
• Document tracking sheets for machine efficiency and downtime
• Operate industrial carts, power hand carts, and hi-lo’s
• Inspect product prior to loading for quality standards
• Load 53 foot trailers with a lift truck
• Shipping and receiving of products and materials
• Log incoming material and outgoing pallets into computer system
• Recognize shortages of materials in the system and order materials for next shift

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for an entire shift (8-10 hours)
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Technical / Trade School preferred

Experience:

• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience working in the food industry is a plus
• Must be able to measure and understand tear weight
• Previous experience operating industrial carts, hi-lo certification is a preferred

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude
• Computer skills
• Basic Math skills
• Competency with weights and measures

Materne, North America offers a competitive compensation package which includes: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses, domestic partners & children; Retirement & Savings Plans, Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Materne, North America is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background investigation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.77 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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