Manufacturing Operator I
About The Position
Perform all functions related to grain milling and sifting, grain storage/movement, product flow, and manufacturing of finished products.Essential Functions Operate production/cleaning line equipment and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).Verify product integrity during the manufacturing process.Assist the Maintenance team in repairing, maintaining, and installing equipment as required.Perform minor repairs or general maintenance as required.Perform equipment or product changeovers as designated by the Production Manager.Ensure the work areas are kept clean and free of debris and foreign material.Develop a basic understanding of equipment functions, standard operating procedures, and job safety analysis.Perform general preventative maintenance procedures on cleaning line/production equipment.Communicate with plant personnel from other departments on equipment troubleshooting and corrective actions.Package finished product.Provide on-the-job training for employees.Complete daily production logs and shift reports, including all Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) forms.Operate and adjust production equipment to ensure quality specifications are met.Ensure that all quality control checks are being completed and documented.All employees are responsible for reporting food safety problems to their supervisor or to someone with the authority to take action.All employees must identify any risk of intentional harm to the facility, personnel, or products. All employees are responsible for reporting unauthorized individuals to their supervisor or a manager, who will confront the individual and/or escort them from the site.Time stress associated with fast-paced work and multitasking requirements. Additional Functions Liaison with other production personnel to ensure that the production plan is being followed.Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Basic reading, writing, and math skills are required
- Ability to follow and execute plans
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of food manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment
- Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
- Basic computer skills
- Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures
Responsibilities
- Operate production/cleaning line equipment and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Verify product integrity during the manufacturing process
- Assist the Maintenance team in repairing, maintaining, and installing equipment as required
- Perform minor repairs or general maintenance as required
- Perform equipment or product changeovers as designated by the Production Manager
- Ensure the work areas are kept clean and free of debris and foreign material
- Develop a basic understanding of equipment functions, standard operating procedures, and job safety analysis
- Perform general preventative maintenance procedures on cleaning line/production equipment
- Communicate with plant personnel from other departments on equipment troubleshooting and corrective actions
- Package finished product
- Provide on-the-job training for employees
- Complete daily production logs and shift reports, including all Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) forms
- Operate and adjust production equipment to ensure quality specifications are met
- Ensure that all quality control checks are being completed and documented
- Report food safety problems to their supervisor or to someone with the authority to take action
- Identify any risk of intentional harm to the facility, personnel, or products
- Report unauthorized individuals to their supervisor or a manager, who will confront the individual and/or escort them from the site
- Liaison with other production personnel to ensure that the production plan is being followed
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
