Machine Operator

Ruiz Foods•Florence, SC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator will assist the Production Lead and Supervisor in planning equipment and labor. This role involves setting up and adjusting production equipment, monitoring conveyor line speed and oil levels, and troubleshooting equipment with minor repairs. The operator will also be responsible for calculating averages, plotting ranges, and adjusting machinery to meet weight specifications. Accurate record-keeping of weight data and performing Total Quality Control (TQC) functions, including learning Statistical Process Control (SPC), are key aspects of this position. Additionally, the Machine Operator will assist in training team members, inspecting product quality, conducting machine audits, and maintaining knowledge of safety policies, USDA, QA, HACCP, SOPs, and other relevant regulations. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential, and the role may require partial or extended days, as well as rotation into other assigned tasks.

Requirements

Regular and dependable attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position.

Nice To Haves

Able to learn Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Responsibilities

Assist the Production Lead and Supervisor in the planning of equipment and labor.
Set-up and adjustments of equipment and machines used in Production.
Check conveyor line speed and oil levels.
Troubleshoots equipment and make minor repairs.
Calculate averages and plots range as required, adjusts machinery to ensure weights are within limits and ranges set forth by Ruiz Foods.
Record weight data in a timely and accurate manner.
Perform Total Quality Control (TQC) functions: Able to learn Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Assist with the training of line team members.
Inspect in-feed and out-of-feed of product into the fryer for appropriate quality and standards.
Machine Operator audits and record results of audit as assigned.
Maintain knowledge, understanding and adherence to Safety policies, USDA, QA, HACCP, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), sanitation Rules, regulations, company policies and other 3rd party standards.
Perform all other duties and rotate into all other tasks as assigned.