Mechanically Trained Operator (MTO) Job at Furlani Foods, Oak Creek, WI

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  • Furlani Foods
  • Oak Creek, WI

Job Description

Mechanically Trained Operator – New State-of-the-Art Bakery in Oak Creek, WI

Do you have a mechanical mindset and enjoy troubleshooting and maintaining high-speed equipment in a fast-paced production environment? Are you looking for a hands-on role that combines production and maintenance responsibilities?

If so, we want

YOU

to help us create

**the best garlic bread **

in the market!

About the Company

At our brand-new, state-of-the-art bakery in Oak Creek, WI, we’re setting a new standard for quality and innovation in food production. We believe in a Zero Loss Mindset and are committed to fostering 100% total employee engagement, where every voice matters and every idea counts. We are on a mission to bake the highest quality garlic bread in the industry, and we’re looking for a Mechanically Trained Operators who can help us achieve that!

Join our Team

As a Mechanically Trained Operator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth operations of our high-speed packaging and production equipment. Reporting to the Packaging Lead, this hybrid role combines production support with basic maintenance tasks, helping to optimize efficiency, minimize downtime, and maintain our high standards of safety and quality.

Benefits

  • Salary: $24.90 per hour (plus 2nd and 3rd shift premium)

  • Health, Dental, Vision, disability insurance

  • Annual Incentive Program

  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with matching

  • Paid Time Off

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Paid Holidays

The Role

As a Mechanically Trained Operator, you’ll operate and monitor high-speed equipment, troubleshoot minor mechanical issues, and support preventive & predictive maintenance tasks to ensure efficient production flow.

What You’ll Do

  • **Operate and Monitor Equipment:

**

  • Operate high-speed packaging and production equipment, ensuring production targets are met.

  • Perform equipment setups, changeovers, and basic adjustments to maintain operational efficiency.

  • **Troubleshoot and Maintain Equipment:

**

  • Diagnose and resolve minor mechanical issues, escalating complex problems to the Maintenance Technician or Maintenance Team.

  • Conduct routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and basic repairs to ensure equipment reliability.

  • Assist with preventive maintenance tasks to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

  • **Collaborate and Communicate:

**

  • Work closely with the Packaging Lead and maintenance team to address equipment performance challenges.

  • Provide feedback on operational issues and suggest improvements to optimize workflows.

  • **Ensure Safety and Compliance:

**

  • Adhere to OSHA, GMP, SQF, and HACCP standards to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

  • Participate in safety initiatives and report potential hazards.

  • **Track and Report:

**

  • Log downtime, repairs, and performance metrics using CMMS systems.

  • Accurately report production throughput, material usage, and waste generation.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • **Maximized Equipment Uptime:

    ** Ensure high-speed equipment operates efficiently with minimal downtime.

  • **Production Efficiency:

    ** Consistently meet or exceed production targets while minimizing waste.

  • **Safety and Food Safety Compliance:

    ** Maintain strict adherence to safety and food safety standards.

  • **Operational Reliability:

    ** Proactively address equipment issues and support process improvements.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 1-2 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in high-speed packaging

  • Proficiency in English both written and oral communication

  • Ability to perform minor mechanical repairs and adjustments.

  • Strong attention to detail, ability to perform root cause analyses, and commitment to driving efficiency and reliability.

  • Familiarity with high-speed equipment and basic maintenance tools

  • Proficiency with CMMS (EAM) and production reporting tools is a plus.

  • High school diploma or GED required, technical certification a plus

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of something new and exciting – a state-of-the-art bakery where innovation and quality come first.

  • Work in a culture that values collaboration, 100% employee engagement, and a Zero Loss Mindset.

  • Enjoy competitive pay $$$ and benefits, along with opportunities for growth and career development.

  • Travel required: Specifically, but not limited to within North America, once or twice a year for training.

  • Help us bake the best garlic bread in the industry while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Bonus Points If You:

  • Are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Schedule Openings:

  • 1st Shift Monday to Friday: 6am to 3pm

  • 2nd Shift Monday to Friday: 2pm to 11pm

  • 3rd Shift Sunday to Thursday: 10pm to 7am

  • Occasional Weekend work

  • Nine positions per shift, with a total of Twenty-seven roles required

**Apply Today!

**

If you’re mechanically inclined and ready to take on a dynamic role in our fast-paced production environment, we’d love to hear from you!

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• *

• *The tasks listed here provide a glimpse of the full job description. The complete job description will be provided upon request and/or receiving an offer of employment.

EEO STATEMENT:

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at FURLANI FOODS, LLC will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. FURLANI FOODS, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest record, conviction record, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as specified by local, state, provincial, or federal law.

You should be proficient in:

  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
  • Packaging Experience
  • Shop Math Skills

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Temporary work, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Sunday, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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