Machine Operator (Morning)

Description

The Machine Operator will be responsible for the running of the equipment on the production lines. (Filler, Capper, Labeler, etc.) This individual is responsible for assisting in successfully meeting or exceeding the production goal set for the shift and helping to meet the quality and safety standards set for the line. The Machine Operator will assist the Value Steam Leader in the following duties as well as any other responsibilities required for the safe and efficient operation of a line.

Essential Job Duties:

Work on wet and/or dry production lines.

Ensure food products meet desired quality and safety standards.

Learn and be able to operate and calibrate all the equipment used on the lines.

Trouble shoot and correct basic problems on the equipment without assistance or with minimal assistance.

Follow proper and posted escalation process.

Fill out the PBR documentation correctly.

Start/Stop/run equipment with or without VSL present.

Set a daily example of behavior, attitude, and attendance.

Meet or exceed daily production goals (including on-time startups, cleaning, etc.)

Assist the VSL in timely and proper breakdown, clean and reassembly of the production line.

Able to clean, dissemble, and assemble the equipment as needed during full cleans, dry cleans, and/or purge cleans.

Understand Company food safety and food quality statement.

Understand and follow cGMPs, relevant SOPs, and the employee handbook.

Work on the line with the team while monitoring the overall progress and reporting issues in a timely manner.

Must be familiar with the acceptable taste, odor and color of the products

Fill in for VSL or other positions on the line as needed.

Performs other related tasks, as required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee

to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee may occasionally be required to taste the products.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:?

Must be current on SOP training requirements per Operator training requirements.

Must have a minimum of 3 months' production experience.

Must be able to show practical competency at skill requirements per Operator training requirements.

Must pass QA supervisor review per Operator training requirements.

Must pass Facilities review per Operator training requirements.

Must pass Sanitation review per Operator II training requirements.

Highly attentive to details?

Able to lift up to 50 pounds?consistently

Good communication skills, ability to understand and follow written/spoken instructions in English.

Preferred Qualification:?

Forklift skills a plus?

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Job requirements?

Able to stand for a 10-hour shift?

Overtime might be required at times?

Occasional weekend work

Travel

Occasional travel (less than 25 miles) may be required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.