At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title: Machine Operator I

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Function:

The employee’s responsibilities include: Sets up and operates a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.

Core Competencies

• Partnerships

• Growth mindset

• Results oriented

• Customer focused

• Professionalism

Reporting Relations:

Accountable and Reports to: Quality Control, Line Leads, Supervisors and Lead Management Team.

Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high- speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in continuous improvement environment.

• Operate Bizerba machine and perform necessary pre/post operational activities to ensure proper equipment startup.

• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude.

• Must be willing to work in all areas of production.

• Required to assist in set up and clean up responsibilities.

• Ensure that production requirements and standards are met consistently.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

• Observe all safety guidelines and report safety concerns to management.

• Able to work overtime as needed, including weekends.

• Work cooperatively with the production team to meet quotas and goals.

• Operate machinery correctly and maintain it with care.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:

• Must have the ability to use logical thinking or solve problems.

• Follow all written and verbal instructions.

• Assist management with procedures to ensure quality product while seeking cost cutting ideas.

• Practices HAACP and Good Manufacturing Practices at all times.

• Needs to be able to work alongside other individuals on line as a team.

• Report any machinery issues to management.

• Reliable and punctual

• Flexible schedule and willingness to work to completion of job.

Education and Experience:

• Complete a specialized training and certification of Bizerba Machine.

• High school education or equivalent. Previous Warehouse experience would be helpful.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force repeatedly; exert up to 40 pounds of force frequently to move objects.

• Must be able to be on feet (standing and walking) for 8 -10 hours a day.

• Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions:

• The duties of this position are performed mostly in the production area which is wet and refrigerated (@38 degrees).

• Work around loud equipment.

• Frequent deadlines exist while handling multiple tasks.

• Daily contact with employees, technicians and salespersons.

• Ability to climb, bend, lift and work in areas of limited mobility.

Contacts:

Has daily contact with customers, employees and suppliers/vendors. Has occasional contact with federal or state regulatory agencies regarding inspections.

Are you ready to smile, apply today.