Labeling Operator 2nd Shift, Careers At Gehl Foods

Gehl Foods, LLC is one of America’s fastest growing food and beverage manufacturing companies. Since our founding in the late 1800s, we have enjoyed a reputation of quality, safety and innovation. We stand by and lead through our core values of safety, quality, communication, respect, teamwork and continuous improvement. Today, we develop ready-to-serve aseptic products (like nacho cheese and nutritional shakes), locking in freshness, without refrigeration or compromising taste. As an industry leader, we pride ourselves in offering custom, creative aseptic solutions to some of the world’s biggest companies and divisions including foodservice, retail private brands and contract manufactured brands.

With our continued success and rapid growth, Gehl Food & Beverage is looking for qualified individuals to join us on our journey to becoming a global leader in the aseptic food and beverage industry. If you are looking for a chance to take your skills and experience to the next level, and the opportunity to impact our business, then feed your future as part of the Gehl Foods Team. To learn more about us visit, https://www.gehlfoodandbeverage.com/

Why is Gehl Food & Beverage the place for you?

Competitive wages, including participation in bonus programs for all team members
Shift premiums on 2nd & 3rd shifts
Great benefits from health, dental and vision to 401(k) with match, tuition assistance and so much more!
Company paid STD/LTD/life insurance
Generous PTO plan and paid holidays (up to 13 days PTO and 9 holidays your first year!)
Uniforms provided and annual safety shoe & glasses programs
Opportunities to grow with and in the company
127 years of history!

Labeling Operator- 2nd Shift

Department:	Packaging
Office:	Freistadt Facility
Location:	Germantown, WI
Shift:	2nd Shift

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2nd Shift Labeling Operator

**Schedule: Monday-Thursday**

**Hours: 12:45pm-10:45pm**

**Wage: $18/hour + 5% Shift Premium**

**Full Benefits Package**

**401k Match**

Position Overview

Reporting to the Business Unit Supervisor, the Labeling Operator is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the high speed packaging equipment including the Palletizer and De-palletizer and all effected production equipment. This individual will work as part of a team and ensure a team environment is supported.

Job Responsibilities

Perform essential functions and operation of the Palletizer and De-palletizer.
Completes machine set ups, change overs, tooling changes, adjustments and troubleshooting related to the operation of one or more packaging machines.
Maintains line efficiencies at designed rate and the standards to meet quality and customer requirements.
Performs general light maintenance and troubleshooting of machines and related equipment.
Verbally communicates at shift changes with other operators on status of machines performance.
Enters equipment downtime and reasons into the MES data system for your equipment promptly.
Maintains appropriate quality and production documentation.
Verifies product matches the production schedule and completes inventory documentation.
Monitors bottle, carton and case codes to ensure the product is being properly packaged and quality standards are being adhered to.
Reports out of standard results to the Quality department and supervisor immediately.
Reports unsafe conditions or other compliance issues to assigned Line Lead and/or Supervisor.
Participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Efficient and safe use of fork truck as needed.
Retrieves and maintains product from the ASRS storage area.
The individual will be required to lift 50 pounds, bend, climb stairs and stand the majority of their shift.
Ensures that required competencies to carry out these job functions affecting product legality, safety and quality are met in accordance with the Quality Policy and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Standard.

Ensures compliance with Gehl safety standards and with applicable regulatory requirements while following the company�s Good Manufacturing Practices.

Minimum Qualifications

6 months of high speed Packaging or Assembly line production experience is preferred
Demonstrated organizational, detail orientation and observational skills
Basic mathematical calculation skills
Requires good oral and written communication skills in order to interact with employees.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, multi-tasking and often with limited supervision
Requires a basic understanding of GMPS�, HACCP and SQF guidelines.
Requires a good mechanical aptitude to relate to and understand the equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

1-3 years of high speed Food Manufacturing, Packaging or Assembly line production experience is preferred but not mandintory

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