Machine Operator 1 (1st Shift)

Schedule:

Monday -

Friday:

6AM - 2:30PM

Pay Rate:

$17.60

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SUMMARY:

The Machine Operator 1 reports to the Packaging Manager and is responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with our processing and packaging process for coffee and tea

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Willing to learn how to operate all packaging equipment on the production floor

Mindful of and adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), quality and food safety requirements

Always be alert, mindful and successfully identify when the following quality control measures are needed and follow through as required to resolve by completing the following but not limited to:

Recognize when there is a heat problem and adjust heat as needed

Put tape on the tape machine and adjust as needed for different products

Put case labels in the computer and thread the label through the label maker

Change the case count

Setup film registration as needed and adjust for package appearance

Enter pack print info into pack printer, thread pack printer, and adjust pack printer on pack for proper alignment

Thread valves through valve applier, adjust valve on packs as needed for package appearance

Perform quality checks during the run, weights, seals, and appearance of package

Ensure all bottles are presentable and sealed tightly

Ensure all labels are as straight as possible when applying to cases

Ensure all pallets are stacked as straight as possible

Strict adherence to all company policies

All other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The ability to maintain a good attendance record per company policy

Must have basic reasoning abilities, to include:

Applying common sense in carrying out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Ability, beyond basic skill performance levels with Reading, Writing, Mathematical & Computer Functions, to include:

Ability to read, write and interpret basic correspondence, including daily production line sheets, operator check off sheets, machine operating instructions, safety instructions and any training materials (including safety instructions for forklifts and hand jacks)

Ability to understand the data line sheet system and fill out all appropriate paperwork

Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations: add, subtract and multiply using units of American currency and weight measurement, volume, and distance

Basic inputs into computer via keyboard and bar code scans into computer system

The ability to successfully complete the pre-employment process

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma (or an equivalent such as a GED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to safely climb up and down stairs and stand and walk for extended periods of time

Ability to use hand tools and fingering/handling to operate buttons/levers of equipment to perform quality checks during the run, weights, seals, and appearance of package by squeezing and physically handling packs

Ability to lift up to 35lbs and carry 25lbs

Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, squat and other movements as needed to stack product and to clean/maintain equipment

Ability to balance and reach up and forward up to 48'' and overhead up to 84'' to access equipment, machinery, or product

Must be at least hand jack certified or willing to train and acquire proper certification to prove safe operation. Any forklift certification (Standup, Reach, sit down) is a plus

Ability to work within the work environment characteristics experienced while performing the essential functions for this job. Frequently working near production machinery and occasionally near hand jacks or forklifts

Frequently working in an environment with variable temperatures

COMPANY PROFILE

Royal Cup, Inc. is the proven leader in sourcing, roasting, blending, and distributing high-quality coffees and fine teas since 1896 and is the chosen partner for restaurants, hotels, offices, and commuters across the country. We are a family-owned business rooted in a longstanding tradition of coffee roasting excellence that takes pride in our unparalleled dedication to customer care.

We are a large, privately held national importer, roaster, and distributor of coffees, teas, and related products that have been in business for more than 125 years. Royal Cup, Inc. currently provides products, equipment, and service to restaurants, hotels, convenience stores, businesses, and individuals throughout the United States, and we are growing!

At Royal Cup, Inc. having a customer-centric focus is not simply a motto; our employees believe we each have a responsibility to provide outstanding service to our customers. Our customer-centric focus results in actions we live by that not only retain our current customer base but grow our presence with new, high-impact accounts across the country based on exceptional products and service.

We believe serving our customers well, serves us well. We are results-oriented and strive to not only retain our current customer base but grow our presence with new, high-impact accounts across the country by offering exceptional products and service.

Royal Cup Coffee and Tea strives to be sustainably minded and a good corporate steward in all business endeavors. It is also what others expect of us - our employees, our customers and vendors, our local communities, and the coffee and tea industry we help represent. This mindset permeates the actions we take today for tomorrow.

BENEFITS

Royal Cup Coffee offers a competitive compensation plan and a comprehensive benefits program. On top of being a part of a well-caffeinated team, the benefits program includes healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account plan, select tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, remote work opportunities, paid holidays, and vacation time. We also provide ongoing training that is designed to provide maximum success for our employees.

Royal Cup is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or another legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at 1-800-366-5836.