Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Pepper Source•Van Buren, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates mixing machine to blend ingredients into compounds for processing. Verifies ingredients prior to mixing, loads ingredients into the mixing tank, and starts the machine. Adjusts valves or devices in the mixing chamber to aid in blending and densifying the mixture. Operates the machine until the mixture reaches the desired consistency and unloads the mixture into totes or bulk tanks. Relays any problems or concerns with the product to the Department Supervisor and cleans and sanitizes mixing tanks, pumps, and pipes.

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.
Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

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.