Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift

Conagra Brands•Council Bluffs, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator works with other employees as a team throughout the plant and is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment. Operators regularly rotate among different areas in the process area. The equipment owner starts up and operates automated production equipment and monitors production efficiency, quality, and safety. This position reports to and is assigned to a scheduled crew. The role is based in a manufacturing production facility and is scheduled for 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM at an hourly rate of $24.93.

Requirements

At least two to three years of documented work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English as it relates to job tasks.
Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work independently.
Knowledge of GMPs, safety standards, and food allergens, and ability to react and communicate effectively regarding issues.
Basic knowledge of mechanical processes.
Ability to operate a personal computer, use programs, and perform data entry.
Ability to communicate effectively, develop rapport with internal and external team members, and train and coach others as needed.
Ability to read and use instrumentation, including temperature and pressure instruments.
Demonstrated ability to use precision, hand, and powered tools.
Ability to obtain LOTO and forklift certifications.
Ability to work with pork, chicken, beef, and shellfish products, as well as other ingredients and allergens.
Ability to work scheduled and assigned times and required overtime for the position.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work in areas that are hot or cold, on potentially slippery surfaces, on ladders or stairs, and in tight quarters.
Specific vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.
Ability to hear and respond to audible alarms and signals.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and ensure production equipment is ready for production runs and batches.
Prepare and weigh dry and liquid ingredients as needed by reading and following recipes in English using SAP.
Enter and perform duties in the SAP system.
Coordinate end-of-production-run duties.
Perform daily safety and quality checks and audits in English of equipment and personnel.
Respond to equipment conditions that require cleaning.
Assist crew members with staging for upcoming runs and batches and for oncoming crews.
Clean and sanitize production equipment and areas in a timely manner.
Prepare for the next cleaning or maintenance phase.
Monitor and control equipment to ensure quality attributes are met, inspect for deviations and respond to them, and maintain accurate documentation.
Check parts out of and return parts to the stockroom using SAP to maintain inventory accountability.
Perform equipment maintenance and enter information into SAP in English.
Partner with other employees to diagnose and resolve mechanical issues.
Perform daily safety checks of the assigned forklift in accordance with company policy.
Use problem-solving methods to identify and prevent potential problems and implement improvements.
Prepare, write, and update Standard Operating Procedures and other technical documentation as needed in English.
Support the integration of new methods or technology being installed.
Coach and support employees on quality standards, maintenance issues, safety improvements, and area improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.