What are the responsibilities and job description for the REPAK OPERATOR position at Syracuse Sausage LLC?
Can you cut it with the industry leaders in meat portioning and cooking? We’re always looking for sharp minds and sure hands to join our family business. We are committed to maintaining a safe, diverse, and welcoming workplace for all. Job Description Ponder Division Job Title: Repak Operator FLSA Status: Hourly Department: Operations SUMMARY: Repak Operator sets up and operates the Repak machine including assembly and disassembly of the equipment. Responsible for the overall operation, feeding product, adjusting settings, checks and inspects operation and performing minor repairs. Recognizes equipment and product problems and notifies supervisor. Operators support the development of health, safety, and environmental protection programs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES: Be on the workstation ready to work and on time. Remove tarps from the Repak’s Place mats in designated areas Always assure trash bags on trash cans. Set up and program Repak equipment. Set up bell mark date. Set up Matrix Labeler Wipe off any water on machinery. Sort through leftover product from day before Change forming molds and film as needed. Check any rejections. Perform routine inspections (packages, equipment, and bell mark date) Provide all necessary supplies to employees. Provide proper training to employees in their area. Produce special labels and pack orders. Use safety blades properly. Follow the safety procedures (LOTO) Must be able to distinguish and troubleshoot a general machine malfunction and know when Maintenance needs to be notified. Report equipment issues to the supervisor immediately Knowledge of customer specification. Ability to prepare machine for Sanitation. Work weekends and flexible hours as required. Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment in compliance with GMP and safety policies. Maintain an uncluttered and neat work area, remove all waste and trash out of the production area through assigned shift. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None OTHER DUTIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: None OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Bi-lingual a plus EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school education or up to one month related experience or training PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Function Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Stand X Walk X Sit X Use hands to finger, handle or feel X Reach with hands and arms X Climb or balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl X This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted as reflected below. Function Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 10 pounds X Up to 25 pounds X X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X More than 100 pounds X WORK ENVIRONMENT: Cold Temperature: <40 F Cooler <0 F Freezer While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold temperature. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Signature acknowledges that you have read and understand the job and responsibilities. _________________________________ ___________________ Print Name Date _________________________________ Signature We are people powered! If you want to build strong relationships, grow professionally and personally, and produce quality, you'll enjoy your career with us! Our name is Standard but our game is custom. We deliver beef, pork, and poultry processing and packaging solutions for the food service and retail industries. With highly automated facilities and a highly skilled workforce, we supply national and international restaurant chains—including casual, quick-service, and fast-casual restaurants—major supermarkets, and club stores with customized beef, pork, and poultry processing and packaging solutions. We are a further meat processing company that strives for excellence on every level!