Pasta Press Operator 1st Shift $17-$19

First Shift 5am - 3pm

Monday - Friday and some Saturdays

Summary:      The main function of the Production Pasta Press Operator is to support the production line with fresh pasta for finished goods.   

 Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for various production tasks including:
  • Inspection and assembly of press parts and associated blancher prior to daily operation.
  • Measure and weigh ingredients that go into the press.
  • Continual operation of press and accompanying blancher to ensure product quality.
  • Efficiently moves process material in accordance with established procedures
  • Completes documentation for all batch processes including recording lot numbers.
• Maintains weights and specifications of product.
• Identifies improvements that can be made in procedures, equipment, materials to improve productivity, quality, yields, safety, etc.
• Frequently anticipates and solves moderate problems for self. 
• May be asked to participate in Safety Meetings. 
• Operates under the GMP- Good manufacturing procedures.
• Notifying management of any out of spec raw materials or any other issues that may arise. 
• Operate with the mindset that teamwork and cooperation are essential for successful completion of job order.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Safety Requirements:

Safety is our top priority.  Supervisors and leads are responsible to promote a safe and healthy work environment.  Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

 Ensuring unsafe acts or conditions are reported promptly for corrective action.

• Empowered to stop a task if there are safety concerns so that corrective action can be taken.
• You are engaged with routinely auditing your team, processes, environment.
• You are engaged with the safety committee to continuously improve our plant safety performance.  

Job Requirements:

•  2-5 years’ experience supervising diverse semi-skilled plant operation.
• Ability to perform multi-tasking.
• Ability to solve moderate problems and make recommendations for review by others.
• Ability to make decisions based on established company policies and procedures related solely to work responsibilities.
• Ability to operate complex machinery.
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work as a member of a team responsible for successful completion of own and others job duties.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, including ability to translate.
• Ability to hear.
• Ability to cross train 
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to reach, feel, handle equipment
• Ability to perform repetitive motions using hands, wrists and feet