SUMMARY OF POSITION: The operator's primary function is to keep the lines running to produce product that are manufactured to specification in the safest and most efficient manner possible.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must observe all safety precautions and regulations at all times in all areas where duties are performed. Will be responsible for reporting all safety hazards and potential unsafe working conditions. Must actively participate in safety meetings.
• Must understand and comply with all current plant policies and procedures.
• Will order all material necessary to manufacture and package the appropriate product.
• Will load and change raw materials.
• Will troubleshoot and maintain the machine.
• Will clean the machine and the immediate area as well as keep equipment and materials neat and orderly and in their proper place.
• Will perform and document quality and processing audits.
• Will initiate, maintain and complete all required paperwork for this position
• Will be required to conduct safety and quality inspections.
• Must meet production and quality standards on a consistent basis.
• Relieve packers for breaks as needed.
• Blow out department.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: .

Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:

• Must possess ambition and make suggestions for improvement.
• Must have good interpersonal/leadership skills and be able to interface with all departments and associate levels.
• Must have good teamwork skills and be able to interface with all crew members and relief personnel and work. toward resolving conflict congenially. Make an extra effort to deal with coworkers and supervisors on a mature and positive basis.
• Must have flexibility to accept additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Must be willing to work off-shifts, overtime and weekends as necessary for business needs.
• Willingness to travel since some travel may be required for training purposes.
• Must have regular, reliable attendance as well as the ability to work outside the regular schedule as required.
• Willing to handle job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be willing to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to perform work efficiently and effectively under short notice.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds of various sizes and shapes.
• Must be capable of standing or walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be capable of pushing or pulling a loaded cart with up to 50 pounds of force.
• Must be capable to climb on ladders or other authorized equipment for cleaning.
• Normal working hours depending on the shift you are assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Experience: One to 3 years manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Skills/Competencies: Basic math skills and some mechanical abilities.