Machine operator, Supply Chain Operations - Columbia, SC at Columbia

Job Description

Job Summary and Mission

This job contributes to Starbucks success by operating product packaging equipment in a roasting plant. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Informs appropriate manufacturing partners and supervisor of machine performance irregularities to minimize the impact of production downtime. Minimizes production scrap, including materials and coffee product.
• Maintains a safe, clean and organized work environment. Operates packaging equipment with safety guards and switches in place, and follows all safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Monitors and documents package quality using analytical tools.
• Operates all product packaging equipment in a roasting plant. Ensures that package appearance, labeling, seals, and case and pallet configurations comply with product specifications and quality standards.
• Participates in process improvement activities. Maintains scheduled throughput to meet team goals for reliability and budget standards. Trains other machine operators and partners as needed.

Job Requirements

Summary of Experience

• Operating manual and automated packaging equipment (2 years)
• Performing quality tests using analytical tools (1 year)
• Regulated food manufacturing environment (1 year)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic math skills
• Ability to follow verbal direction
• Ability to understand written policies and guidelines, specifications and safety standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Internet environments
• Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot minor machine failures and make minor adjustments
• Familiarity with American Institute of Baking (AIB), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) standards
• Ability to perform quality tests using analytical tools
• Ability to gather, record and report on operational and quality metrics, through manual or automated systems
• Ability to work in accordance with quality, safety, and sanitation standards, policies and guidelines

Country: USA, State: South Carolina, City: Columbia, Company: Starbucks.