Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

PEPPER SOURCE LTD•Van Buren, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates mixing machine to blend ingredients into compounds for processing. This role requires verifying ingredients, loading them into the mixing tank, starting and adjusting the machine for optimal blending and densifying, and unloading the mixture once it reaches the desired consistency. The operator is responsible for relaying any product issues to the Department Supervisor and for cleaning and sanitizing mixing tanks, pumps, and pipes. The position emphasizes adherence to policies, productivity standards, safety procedures, adaptability to change, punctuality, dependability, and initiative.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Lift 50 pounds 100-200 times during the shift
Stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift
Use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
Talk and hear
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Responsibilities

Verifies ingredients prior to mixing.
Loads ingredients into mixing tank.
Starts machine and adjusts valves or devices in mixing chamber to aid in blending and densifying mixture.
Operates machine until mixture reaches desired consistency, and turns lever to unload mixture into totes or bulk tanks.
Immediately relays any problems or concerns with product to the Department Supervisor.
Cleans and sanitizes mixing tanks, pumps and pipes.
Other duties may be assigned.