Machine Operator

Ruiz Food Products•Florence, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting the Production Lead and Supervisor with planning, setting up, and adjusting production equipment. The Machine Operator is responsible for monitoring conveyor line speed and oil levels, troubleshooting equipment issues, and performing minor repairs. A key part of the job is ensuring product weights are within specified limits by calculating averages, plotting ranges, and adjusting machinery accordingly. The position also includes performing Total Quality Control (TQC) functions, learning Statistical Process Control (SPC), and assisting with training new team members. The operator will inspect product flow into and out of the fryer, conduct machine audits, and record results. Maintaining knowledge of and adherence to all safety policies, USDA, QA, HACCP, SOPs, sanitation rules, regulations, company policies, and other third-party standards is crucial. Regular and dependable attendance and punctuality are essential, and partial or extended days may be required. The role also includes performing other assigned duties and rotating into different tasks.

Requirements

Regular and dependable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to 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.

Nice To Haves

Ability 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.
Troubleshoot 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.
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.
Perform 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.