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Diamond Pet Foods

Diamond Pet Foods is hiring: Machine Operator - Night Shift in Ripon

Diamond Pet Foods, Ripon, CA, United States, 95366


At Diamond, we take pride in our work, our departments, and our company as a whole. We share a passion for pets and the unique bond that pet owners have with their dogs and cats.

Work Environment: Graveyard Schedule 5pm - 5:25am 12hr Shifts (Alternative Work Schedule)

Job Scope

Machine Operator is to be proficient in every aspect of properly operating a Palletizer or Bagger at the highest reasonable speed.

Work Environment: Work is primarily performed indoors near operating equipment and loud noise, such as forklift horns and loose particles may be present. Work performed in this job requires employee to wear a bump cap, hearing protection, safety shoes/boots and safety glasses at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • As directed and trained, operate the Palletizer or Bagger machine.
  • Operate and perform routine adjustments and changeover functions. Specific examples would be adjustments for pallet or bag configuration.
  • Operate printer, layouts and computer settings.
  • Perform and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Perform product stack configurations.
  • Maintain accurate, complete and legible paperwork.
  • Conduct changeovers.
  • Keep supplies available to both bagger and palletizer at all times.
  • Supply bagging with needed packaging (bags), following FIFO rotation.
  • Troubleshoot minor operating problems.
  • Remove full pallets from palletizer and store them properly in the warehouse, damage free.
  • Repair any damaged pallets or bags before shift is over.
  • Communicate production status to oncoming shift personnel.
  • Maintain communication with maintenance personnel on major machine issues.
  • Keep workstation and surrounding area in a clean and safe manner at all times.
  • Working overtime is MANDATORY and requires full participation.
  • Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in accordance with company policy.
  • Perform all functions in accordance with sound safety practices and procedures.
  • Report all safety violations and safety hazards to Shift Supervisor immediately.
  • Participate in all safety programs.
  • 12hr Shifts & Weekends
  • Able to operate a sit-down forklift

Must successfully pass a pre-employment background and drug screening.