Mogul Machine Operator (Trainee) - 2nd Shift

SUMMARY

This job entails the classification defined below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Food safety or quality responsibilities within job.  All staff are responsible for reporting food safety and quality issues to those that can initiate action.

To make independent adjustments and corrections to the mogul or accessory equipment, insuring efficient operation of that particular piece of equipment.

Directs the candy makers and/or production workers assigned to that particular piece of equipment being utilized, to ensure efficient operation in completing the assigned tasks.

Inspects all production to ensure compliance with specifications for that particular product.

Checks board and stroke weights every hour.

Completes all paper work which is required, including start-up checklists, tracking sheets, and other required paperwork.

Performs changeovers on the mogul and it’s accessories as directed by the supervisor or production planner.  The use and understanding of written production schedules and instruction manuals, in English.

May be assigned to calculate, compile, and report production volumes as directed by the mogul supervisor.

Performs all duties assigned within the mogul section, including the loading and unloading of trucks into the mogul or dryroom, the loading of starch into the mogul, the manipulation of pump bars, and the catching and loading of candy trays.  Duties may run concurrent when production runs are 4 hours or less, except when running candy corn and Dutch mints.

Performs the safe operation of a manual or powered pallet jack, also may be required to operate power lift equipment including specialized (narrow-aisle) equipment.

Responsible for sanitation throughout and at the end of the shift.

Will work in other departments of the Company as assigned. 

Will perform other duties as assigned.

Responsible for the quality of their work and implementation of the food safety/quality procedures applicable to the processes that they perform.

Report all safety incidents.

Responsible to report any food safety/quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action – SQF Practitioner or direct supervisor.

Inherent in each position is a general duty to maintain each respective work area in a safe and sanitary condition.  The employee may be required to perform other such duties within the scope of their employment as may be assigned.  Regular, predictable, full-time attendance is required as an essential function of this position.  Wages, hours, and working conditions are outlined in a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Jelly Belly Candy Company and Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers & Grainmillers International Union, AFL-CIO, Local #125.

Overtime as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is mandatory.  An essential function of this job is a requirement to work all hours scheduled.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities exist in this position.

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

EDUCATION/and or EXPERIENCE  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three (3) to five (5) years prior related work experience or nine (9) months structured on the job training.  Education equivalency acceptable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure

manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent.

REASONING ABILITIY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  

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.  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 regularly required to stand and walk; use hands – work with tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  The employee must seek assistance on all lifting of over 50 pounds.

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 regularly works near moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.**