Meiji America Inc. / D.F. Stauffer’s Biscuit Co. is currently hiring Laminators for 3rd Shift! Monday thru Friday plus Weekends as needed.
SATURDAY OR SUNDAY availability required.
ABOUT MEIJI AMERICA:
The Meiji Group was founded in Japan in 1916. For nearly a century, it has provided a broad range of products built upon the accumulated knowledge and skills of its talented workforce.
Meiji America Inc., founded in 2011, as the United States division distributes Meiji branded confections as well as Stauffer’s branded cookies and crackers in the US market.
Meiji manufactures and distributes a variety of unique confectionery and snack products including HELLO PANDA™, YAN YAN™ and CHOCOROOMS®.
LAMINATOR:
- Hours: 9:00PM - 5:30 AM
- Full time position
- Schedule is 6 days per week; Saturday or Sunday availability required.
- Must be available to work weekends.
- Rate: $21.50/per hour
- Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance and 401 k
- Pay time off
SUMMMARY
- The primary function of a Laminator Operator is to operate the laminator machine in a safe, efficient manner to ensure all product specifications are met.
- The Laminator must have baking knowledge.
- The Laminator must have experience with dough and laminator/sheeting machinery.
- The Laminator will need to know how dough should feel and perform through a sheeter laminator.
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
- Works well with others, fostering a team atmosphere.
- Maintains a clean, safe work area always. Practicing Clean As you go methods.
- Comply with all GMP requirements.
- Ensure all paperwork is completed on time and information is accurately recorded.
- Ensure the weights are accurate before sending product into the ovens.
- Interacts with Mixer to check consistency of dough before Mixer brings dough to the line.
- Full knowledge of laminator equipment and product specifications to make necessary adjustments to keep line running efficiently.
- Monitor dough level using sound judgement by monitor controls to make sure it has the correct amount of always stretch in the dough.
- Monitor thickness of dough, using sound judgement before dough enters the dimple roller to ensure proper thickens.
- Monitor dough coming out from print screen area to ensure image is clear and correctly positioned. Adjusting print screen ink levels as necessary to keep the proper amounts of ink on the screen.
- Frequently checks specifications of product to ensure good product by taking periodic samples to weigh and check for quality
- Ensures only quality product is entering the oven such as raising the cutter and stopping transfer belts until problem is resolved.
- Monitors equipment for any maintenance-related item that may affect the efficient production of quality products and takes action to resolve problem. Reports any operational issues to supervision.
- Monitors the laminator equipment and the procedure for safety and reports any issues to the supervisor.
- Operate assigned line with constant attention to quality of product, scrap reduction and minimal downtime.
- Develop ways to eliminate scrap such as dough falling off conveyors and dough peeling around gauge rolls.
- Required to take apart and clean and/or reassemble equipment for changeovers.
- Able to properly submit work orders as needed.
- Assist or oversee the training of new employees when needed.
- Assist with changeovers, machine setup and cleaning.
- Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
- Ability to read and record written specifications of product.
- Ability to work independently, or on a team of different sections of the laminator.
- Notify Supervision of any issues.
- Must adhere/comply with all Company policies, procedures, and practices.
- All other duties as assigned.
ACCOUNTABILITY
A Laminator Operator will be accountable to the Production Supervisor for fulfillment of his/her duties. The performance of a Laminator Operator will be measured to the degree of his or her production levels and quality of work performed in these assigned areas.
EXPERIENCE
- Some manufacturing experience in a food plant helpful.
- Must be trained in LOTO procedure.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and lift up to 50 lbs. and shared weight up to 100 lbs. Occasional exposure to airborne dust, high humidity and extremes of hot and cold are possible. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Santa Ana, CA 92704 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Ana, CA 92704: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
