Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift

ConAgra Foods•Council Bluffs, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator works collaboratively with other plant employees and rotates regularly among different areas of the process area. The operator starts up and operates automated production equipment, monitors production efficiency, quality, and safety, and maintains equipment. The position is assigned to a scheduled crew and reports to a supervisor. The role includes preparing equipment and ingredients for production, following recipes and entering information in SAP, completing production and sanitation duties, performing equipment and personnel safety and quality checks, and documenting production conditions. The operator also performs equipment maintenance, uses SAP to track parts, helps diagnose mechanical issues, and completes daily safety checks of an assigned forklift. Additional duties include preparing and updating SOPs and other technical documents, supporting new methods or technology, and coaching coworkers.

Requirements

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 about issues.
Basic knowledge of mechanical processes.
Ability to operate a personal computer and use programs and data-entry systems.
Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport with internal and external team members, and to train and coach others as needed.
Ability to read and use instrumentation such as temperature and pressure instruments.
Demonstrated ability to use precision, hand, and powered tools.
Ability to become LOTO certified and forklift certified.
Ability to work with pork, chicken, beef, shellfish, and other ingredients and allergens.
Ability to work scheduled and assigned times and required overtime.
Excellent attention to detail.

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 by reading and following recipes in English using SAP.
Perform duties and enter information into the SAP system.
Coordinate end-of-production-run duties.
Perform daily safety and quality checks and audits of equipment and personnel.
Respond to equipment conditions that require cleaning.
Help stage for upcoming production runs and batches and support 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, verify quality attributes, identify and respond to deviations, and maintain accurate documentation.
Check parts out of and return them to the stockroom using SAP to maintain inventory accountability.
Perform equipment maintenance and enter information into SAP in English.
Work with coworkers 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 SOPs and other technical documentation in English as needed.
Support the integration of new methods or technology.
Coach and support coworkers on quality standards, maintenance issues, safety improvements, and area improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.