EL Pasta - Level 1 Shift 1

JOB TITLE:      Production Operator – Pasta Line

LOCATION:      Wolcott Plant

SHIFT:              1st

REPORTS TO:     Plant Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  Team Members in this role are responsible for operating the processing equipment and completing all quality checks required in the manufacture of Egglife Pasta to include cooking, forming, baking, cooling, cutting, and packaging. Responsibilities include completing all tasks and duties in a safe and efficient manner to ensure the manufacture of food-safe and delicious food items that meet all formulas, specifications, quality, and compliance requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (non-exclusive list):

• Ability to read and follow product formulas, specifications and operating standards to make consistent and food-safe product every time.
• Ability to understand, operate, and clean/sanitize the equipment required to form, cook, bake, cool package, and pack food-safe ready-to-eat product.
• Ability to understand all the equipment parameters and settings and can make minor adjustments to facilitate changes necessary to produce consistent product every time.
• Ability to perform all required quality, food safety and safety testing, checks, assessments as well as accurately document results and findings.
• Be able to read and understand work instructions.
• Able to write legibly for creating records and documentation.
• Able to do minor assembly and disassembly of equipment.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Ability to understand and abide by all environmental control requirements as it relates to wastewater and air emissions.
• Understand and achieve Key Performance Metrics required to ensure proper production is achieved.
• Be able to work with people in other departments, alone, and work in teams.
• Be able to participate and give suggestions on how to improve your job, the plant, and the company.
• Be aware of and follow all food safety rules and procedures in the execution of the job.
• Be able to follow directions.
• Be able to come to work on time every day.
• Alert management of any urgent or emergency situations requiring immediate attention or approval.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Must pass operational assessments and maintain certifications on production machine centers.
• Capable of performing routine math calculations, including addition and subtraction, for adjusting, keeping track of temperatures, throughputs, etc.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment when required to keep you and the product safe, including but not limited to safety glasses, steel-toed boots, aprons, gloves, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to reach areas only accessible by ladder. Must be able to climb to and perform repairs on equipment in hard-to-reach places.
• Be available to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Willing to comply with all safety, quality, food safety, environmental, employment, and GMP policies.
• Esta posición requiere poder hablar, entender, leer, y escribir en inglés.