AM Press Operator

Summary: Raw Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, or tending to the Press. Responsible for accurately adjusting settings on Press as needed for product run. Provides day-to-day assistance to Supervisor/Management in meeting production and quality requirements. Responsible for understanding Daily’s GMP’s and safety policies. Additionally, rotates job stations within Raw department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

• Set up, operate, or tend to Press
• Equipment set up, Pre-Operational Checklist, select programs, adjust settings, and breakdown, as needed
• Accurately adjusts settings as needed for product run
• Gathers necessary supplies and tools for Press operation
• Maintains machines at centerline settings and completes all CIL (clean, inspect, and lube) tasks.
• Understand bacon specification requirements to ensure quality
• Work at a pace consistent with line speeds
• Keep accurate records as needed
• Maintain accurate counts
• Minimize scrap at all times
• Follow procedures outlined by Department Supervisor/Department Lead
• Follow Daily’s attendance and punctuality rules
• Follow Daily’s Good Manufacturing Processes
• Follow Daily’s Safety guidelines as outlined in Safety Handbook
• Rotates job stations within Raw Department
• May be required to assist in other areas based on business need
• Perform other related responsibilities, as needed, to support Daily’s business objectives
  
  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Understand proper raw processing procedures and packaging of product.
• Must have superior attendance record
  
  

Language Skills

• Ability to speak, read, and write basic English to interact with equipment screens, complete reports, and communicate via radio as needed.
  
  

Mathematical Skills

• Basic math skills including ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Capability of working with and calculating percentages
  
  

Reasoning Ability

• Must consistently follow company rules and procedures and ensure consistency with product specifications
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos preferred
• Able to adhere to specifications
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be willing and able to handle raw product
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or push up to 75 lbs
• Standing and walking for up to 10 hours a day on concrete and wet surfaces
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
  
  

Work Environment

• Temperature variations – average of 40 degrees. Exposure to noise above 85 dbl (hearing protection required).
  
  

Work Schedule

• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. Must be available to work as scheduled.