Operator - Batter Process

Rich Products Corporation•Brunswick, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Accomplish the processing or packaging of frozen food products made on the production lines at the Brunswick facility by performing certain tasks involved in directing other team members and meeting quality specifications and production needs. Contributes to the profitability of the Company by performing tasks in a safe, efficient, quality-conscious, and cost-conscious manner and by working in a cooperative manner with his/her Team Leader and co-workers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
1 to 2 Years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to follow directions.
Punctual and reliable in their work attendance.
Adhere to all safety and quality policies and practices.
Ability to work as a team player.
Ability to perform basic math functions.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual a plus

Responsibilities

Learns how to operate the batter machines, breaders, and conveyors to coat raw material with the right amount of ingredients to meet quality specifications and production needs.
Performs specific tasks associated with this process that must be done for all machines to which he/she is assigned.
Setting up all equipment so that it will run properly, requiring knowledge of a wide variety of parts, their function and application.
Assisting maintenance mechanics with preventive maintenance of machinery during non-production periods and by reporting any problems with operation or suspected maintenance needs; assists with greasing bearings and performing other maintenance as mechanic requests.
Knowing and having the right specifications for the product being run on the line.
Preparing batter machines to run the correct batter needed for the product.
Making sure that the correct ingredients are brought to the line; if not, notifying Forklift Driver to remove and bring the correct ones.
Unstacking bags of breader or batter mix, opening the bags according to Quality Control procedures, and dumping the contents into the machinery; these bags weigh approximately 50 pounds or less; some of the bags must be lifted and dumped at waist level, in other areas at shoulder level.
Periodically checking batter machines and breaders to make sure that levels are correct, and product is being properly coated; notifies Production Team Leader or Group Leader immediately of any problems, and works with QA Auditor and Group Leader to correct problems.
Sweeping food debris on the floor into small piles, picking it up with a dustpan, and placing it in the proper waste container.
Pushing trash carts or carrying tubs of waste materials to proper disposal area.
Using a low-pressure water hose to wash down the last traces of food debris down the drain, consistent with plant wastewater and sanitation policies.
Preparing all paperwork required for quality and production records.
Regularly monitoring critical control points, taking measures, recording these measures and reacting to them to ensure the process stays within the designed parameters.
Assisting in the set-up and operation of other processing equipment as requested by the Team Leader or Group Leader.