Production Machine Operator Lead 2nd Shift

Founded in 2013 Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at in retail at more than 2100 Kroger grocery stores Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple delicious meals no matter how busy they are.

In 2023 Home Chef introduced a new brand Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed fiber-rich calorie and carb conscious keto-friendly and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes we recognize that variety is the spice of life and therefore our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. Were eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chefs offerings.

This role follows a 2nd shift schedule working from 3 : 30 PM to 12 : 30 AM with designated days off on Saturday and Sunday.

The Ready to Heat (RTH) Machine Operators primary responsibility is to support the running of Kitchen and Assembly equipment to ensure maximization of uptime including being able to safely start operate and lock out a piece of equipment. When the use of machine operation is not necessary or all machine-related tasks are complete the machine operator will complete other production tasks as assigned including but not limited to maintaining the RTH Drop Zone. The Machine Operator is responsible for performing tasks according to standard operating procedures (SOP) and best practices.

Detailed Responsibilities

Set Up Operate and Troubleshoot Equipment

• Always keep safety first while using all equipment
• Must complete training on all RTH machinery including but not limited to : MAP machines metal detectors sleeve printers ovens tilt skillets blast chillers and sani-tunnel and be able to show understanding on how to operate the equipment safely and efficiently
• Must be able to control and adjust machine settings to include setups calibration cleaning etc.
• Conducts basic troubleshooting on equipment
• Completes standard equipment set up as per startup checklist and product changeovers without the assistance of maintenance techs
• Must be able to inspect product output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
• Submit work orders for any machine issues unable to be resolved at operator level
• Train new Leads and employees on RTH equipment

Perform Operator PMs

Maintain RTH Drop Zone

Safety

General Responsibilities

This position requires 0% travel

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and / or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

More About Us

Perks and benefits

How We Work Together

We are humble team players.

We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.

We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership.

We approach ambiguous problems prepared to dive in get curious and learn more. We are results-driven always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

Be at Home at Home Chef

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities backgrounds and perspectives. You can trust that youll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races colors religions national origin or ancestry sex (including sexual identity) age physical or mental disabilities pregnancy veteran or military status unfavorable discharge from military service genetic information sexual orientation marital status order of protection status citizenship status arrest record or expunged / sealed convictions or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal state or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact our People team at .

Home Chef offers the base salary range as posted below with the exact offer depending on factors such as geographic location experience skills and internal equity. While compensation is within the provided range it is not typical for offers to be made at the upper addition to base salary Home Chef provides a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage 401k match and paid time off.

California Pay Range

$25.25 - $25.25 USD

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Key Skills

Forklift,Calipers,Basic Math,Math,Mechanical Knowledge,Stamping Press,Plastics Blow Molding,Micrometer,Plastics Extrusion,Plastics Injection Molding,Sewing,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 25 - 25