Production Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Assist floor foreman in the daily implementation of the production schedule.  Maintain proper housekeeping, check pellet quality and change screens.

EQUIPMENT: Screen changer device, PPE, screens, forklift, cleaning tools

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position.

• Change screen on production lines per product profile.  Scrape, and/or properly clean screens.
• Assist in monitoring pellet quality to verify conformance to established standards.        Notify production foreman for irregularities or deficiencies.
• Maintain downstream equipment ensuring orderly processing and overall cleanliness of the area.
• Maintain effective communications by informing incoming floormen of processing status to ensure orderly shift changeover.
• Check fines baskets and clean as needed.  This procedure should be performed a minimum of four times per day or as frequently as one time per hour for all production lines.
• Maintain communications with floor foreman for problem resolution and general processing inquiries.  Assist production foreman as delegated.
•  Communicate demand requirements to Production Foreman. 
• Keep floors clean and dry and maintain floor drains by removing debris.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Standing, Walking – Must be able to stand continuously in the production area to evaluate work in progress.
2. Must be able to see, hear and talk to utilize equipment and to communicate with key personnel and to perform the essential functions of the job.
3. Lifting – Must be able to lift up to 50lbs occasionally to move boxes or other products.
4. Climbing – Frequently to inspect production lines and tanks.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in an industrial environment, including donning the appropriate personal protective equipment required to safely interact with chemicals, airborne contaminants, noise, or other industrial hazards.  The employee may be required to perform work activities ranging from a light to moderately high level of physical exertion.  Additionally, the employee may be required to perform work at heights and in both hot and cold outdoor weather conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Minimum 1 year prior experience in an industrial or processing environment.
3. Must be able to communicate professional and effectively with co-workers and supervisors.

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Maintain social, ethical and organizational norms.
2. Achieve accomplishment of all tasks details, not matter how small.
3. Maintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.
4. Must have a sense of urgency for all work performed.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (To be completed within 30 days of hire):

1. Orientation
2. Tour of facility
3. Safety training – Forklift, LOTO, and General Safety Rules
4. ISO 9001 training

Disclaimer Statement:  This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an all inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with a particular job.  It is intended to be only a general description of the principal requirement common to positions of this type.