Operator II, Equipment

MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD TO APPLY AND NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN HIGH SCHOOL

 “This role will require extended hours based on production needs, including work to be performed after regular business hours and on weekends.”

 OPERATOR II

Purpose/Description
Set up, operate, or tend machines that perform a variety of food preparation functions. Program, feed, monitor, assemble, and disassemble machines. Transport product to and from machines. Weigh product and perform quality checks.

Work Tasks

· Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.

· Observe machine operations to ensure quality

· Monitor the production line

· Inspect and remove defective products

· Start machine by engaging controls.

· Adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product.

· Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.

· Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.

· Supply materials to spindles, conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices

· Clean production equipment.

Skills
Basic Skills

·  Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

·  Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

·  Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

·  Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

· Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems such as weight deviations from standard..

· Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

· Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

· Science Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

· Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.

· Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Social Skills

· Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

· Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people.

· Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Technical Skills

· Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

· Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

· Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

· Basic Troubleshooting Determining causes of simple operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Work Context
Body Positioning Requires:

·  Standing

·  Repetitive movement

·  Bending or twisting

·  Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls

·  Walking 

Product Transport Requires:

·  Lifting up to 50 pounds

Communication Requires:

·  Face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams

·  Contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)

Environment

·  Includes exposure to contaminants

·  Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions

·  Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable

·  Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures

·  Exposure to hazardous equipment, conditions, and chemicals

Impact of Decisions

·  Opportunity to make decisions without supervision

·  Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization

Level of Challenge Requires:

·  Repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over

·  Being exact or highly accurate

Personal Interaction

·  Requires work with others in a group or team

Responsibility for Others

·  Includes responsibility for the health and safety of others

Work Attire

·  Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment

Work Setting

·  Requires working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions

Technical Skills

· Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

· Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

· Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

· Basic Troubleshooting Determining causes of simple operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Salary : $19 - $24