Find & Apply For Manufacturing Machine Operator Jobs in Santa Barbara, California

Job responsibilities - Machine operator/material handler

• Setup, operate and teardown equipment as needed on the factory floor.
• Learn to be able to setup, load and calibrate labeling and packaging equipment that is used on a daily basis for packing products.
• Organize and optimize working space to keep area safe and to maximize usability where space is tight.
• Practice proper health and safety at all times. Wash hands before shifts and after all non-sterile contacts
• Use proper protection as required for tasks involving equipment
• Ability to lift and push heavy objects
• Use proper safety equipment including back supports, safety goggles, safety gloves and hair nets as necessary.
• Learn the production packaging process for all products and be able to follow documented instructions
• Record important batch packaging information such as number of jars produced and keep appropriate logs
• Participate in keeping the production area clean during shifts and at the end of shifts
• Have fun Required skills:
• Great attitude - even in stressful times.
• Ability to foster positive working relationships and collaborate with co-workers
• Ability to listen to supervisors and a desire to constantly improve
• Ability to follow direct instructions and recipes working quickly to meet the daily production goal and minimize overtime
• Strong technical aptitude to learn how to setup, teardown and troubleshoot equipment of various types
• Forklift driving skills a plus, or willingness to learn
• Ability to stay focused and positive
• Ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs
• Previous experience in a kitchen a plus
• General food safety and safe food handling knowledge a plus
• Spanish language skills a plus

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): If you were a jar of pickles, what kind would you be and why? We want to get to know your personality! Please share your answer in at least 50 words.

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Santa Barbara, CA 93103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person