Chelten House Products · 1 day ago
Changeover Technician (3rd shift)
Bridgeport, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$22/hr - $24/hr
2+ years expChelten House Products, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned food industry manufacturer known for its high-quality sauces and blends. They are seeking a Changeover Technician responsible for performing production line change-overs and basic Preventive Maintenance tasks to ensure seamless line start-ups.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
You will perform basic Operator-level Preventive Maintenance. This includes, but is not limited to, greasing, lubrication, inspection of wear parts, replacing o-rings and gaskets, testing sensors and photo-eyes, and general cleaning tasks
You will manage Pre-flight production lines prior to line start-up each morning. Must be able to identify machine set-up inadequacies and make necessary adjustments during the pre-flight process
You will identify potential maintenance corrective actions and generate Maintenance Work Orders in the CMMS system
You will stage all necessary raw materials in preparation of line start-up each morning
You will stage all necessary Quality Control documentation, production schedules, change-over checklists and Bill of Materials for all machine center workstations
You will prepare all necessary Quality Control tools (scales, torque meters, thermometers, etc.) in their designated locations in preparation for line start-up
You will audit and maintain all change parts carts and change-over tooling for cleanliness, broken or missing parts
You will audit and maintain all necessary tools for 5S compliance
You will maintain all cleaning tools (squeegees, scrapers, brooms, etc.) post-sanitation each night in preparation for line start-up
You will attend and participate in Kick-off and Close-out meetings at the start and end of each shift to identify success and opportunity with the change-over of each production line. Will be expected to identify and produce action items for Continuous Improvement of change-over process
You will partner with leadership on Continuous Improvement tasks such as SOP development, creating One Point Lesson job instructions, and 5S change-over parts and tooling
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a High School Education
2+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of basic tools and the ability to follow mechanical instructions
Experience in a Maintenance or Machine Operator role
Experience with machine or tooling change-overs
Comprehension of Preventative Maintenance
Experience in performing basic lubrication, greasing and parts inspection
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Participation in employee training as it relates to GMP's, Health and Safety, periodic technical training as it relates to internal development, active participation of Line Improvement and Optimization activities ensuring high performance of Production
Computer proficiency, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc
Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, GMP and other quality programs
Ability to work in varying climates
Willing to work flexible hours and frequent overtime including weekends
Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, equipment instructions, requirements and business correspondences
Ability to safely lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Must be able to work in an environment exposed to milk, egg, mustard, peanuts, fish, sulfites, sesame, soy, tree nuts, and wheat allergens
Preferred
Technical schooling preferred
Benefits
Eligible for annual performance-based bonus program
Benefits such as medical, vision, and dental
Paid time off and (7) paid holidays
Supplemental benefits, including life insurance and 401 (k) contributions
Employee appreciation events
Annual performance reviews
Incentive-based Refer-a-Friend Program
Team training sessions and advancement opportunities
Company
Chelten House Products
Chelten House Products is a food manufacturing and distribution industry.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ken Pawloski
Chief Financial Officer
Jason Dabrow
President and COO
Recent News
2023-12-26
2023-12-26
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