Manufacturing Operator III - Tortilla

Amy's Kitchen • White City, OR

88d • $17 - $18

About The Position

The Manufacturing Operator III - Tortilla operates machine(s) as defined in the Machine Operator Manual following all safety procedures. Adjusts machinery when operating and ensures machine adjustments or changes of materials is done on a timely manner. The Operator must demonstrate a detailed understanding of the quality requirements for the product being produced and able to make adjustments as necessary to achieve maximum quality. This position has a direct effect on the quality of our products. The Operator performs minor preventative maintenance (PMs) as necessary and evaluates upstream and downstream canning line dependencies and communicates changes to other operators or line personnel. This requires communication skills to maintain upstream and downstream equipment in harmony. The operator is responsible for evaluating throughput problems and bottlenecks and making reasonable recommendations to resolve. The operator is responsible for communicating quality related issues to their Team Lead, Shift Lead and/or Supervisor using the appropriate sense of urgency. The operator is responsible for troubleshooting equipment effectively and appropriately seeking assistance of a trained Mechanic. When necessary clearly communicate equipment problems to a Mechanic in detail.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 6 months of Amy’s experience or demonstrated previous machine operator experience
• Well versed in control panel sequences and protocols
• Able to read instructions and follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Able to complete forms
• Able to communicate with Team Leader and Supervisor
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving variables

Responsibilities

• Set up of equipment at beginning and during of shift
• Document operations by completing all required forms
• Change parameters and supplies of machine as required
• Know terminology and components of designated areas of equipment
• Ensure compliance with Critical Control Points and Preventive Controls
• Perform minor Preventative Maintenance as required
• Bring supplies to the area and ensure correct supplies are used
• Effectively troubleshoot equipment and make corrections if needed
• Communicate to Supervisor or Team Leader any machine or process problems in a timely manner
• Perform general housekeeping tasks as it relates to their respective area
• Attend meetings representing the functional area
• Comply with the policies outlined in the Amy’s handbook
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• A fun and safe atmosphere where teamwork is encouraged
• Weeks of on-the-job training for your new role
• Discount on Amy’s products
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Affordable Amy’s meals on-site for lunch and dinner
• Bonus incentives based on attendance and safety
• Referral Bonuses
• Safety Shoe Program, covered by Amy’s
• 401k program (up to 4% contribution matching after 1 year)
• Parental Leave Program
• Education reimbursement; scholarship Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Unpaid Time Off options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees