RO Forklift/Filler Operator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

                              % OF

ITEM                    TIME        JOB FUNCTIONS

1.                           30%           Follows approved procedures while operating RO filler equipment filling drums with RO puree product.  Ensures product quality based on specifications.  Performs set-up and makes adjustments while in operation.

2.                           30%           Transports empty and full drums onto and off of scale to shipping area

3.                           20%           Prepares 55 gallon drums for filling

4.                           5%             Performs preventative maintenance as prescribed in equipment operation manuals

5.                           5%             Follows approved procedures completing CIP and COP of RO filler and room sanitation

6.                           5%             Completes production, quality and sanitation paperwork

7.                           5%             Performs other duties as needed or assigned by superior

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            TOTAL   100%

POSITION DIMENSIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Internal Contacts:

            RO supervisor, lead person, maintenance personnel, RO crew, RO operator and QC

External Contacts:

            None

Education Level and Focus:

            High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Years and Type of Related Experience Required:

            Food processing experience in a technically advanced facility

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Interpersonal and Communication:

            Ability to function with minimal supervision, including the capacity to learn and follow processing-CIP and sanitation procedures-safety rules and other directives.  Ability to speak and write English

Technical and Analytical:

            Basic math skills, process equipment problem solving aptitude, mechanical aptitude, ability to operate a forklift, ability to learn RO filler control panel.

Administrative and Operations:

            Aptitude for detailed documentation of operation including down time, fill volume, fill temperature and drum counts per shift

Physical Demands:

            Agile, standing for long periods of time, bending, reaching, lifting 50 lbs, climbing stairs, ability to work various shifts

Work Environment:

            Food plant, high noise levels, subject to cold, hot and humid conditions, wet floors, forklift traffic and exposure to wet and dry cleaning agents

Special Equipment Used:

            RO filler machine, high pressure wash station, hot water station, pallet jack, scale and printer and refrigerated vans.  Two way radio for internal use only