Process Operator

Colgate•Clinton, OK

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is a multi-purpose process position in the manufacturing processes that is either process specific or may rotate to all areas as properly trained within a particular shift reporting to the shift managers. The primary responsibility for this position is to perform all functions associated with the manufacturing roles including but not limited to Inbound, Milling, Meat slurry and or Mixing, Extrusion.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education
Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules
Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language
Working knowledge of Safety, Quality and Material Management Systems and procedures
Ability to read and understand the daily production run schedule, and execute to that plan
Ability to communicate to managers and team members any production, quality/food safety or other business critical information vital to operations and customer service
Ability to operate a forklift/OSHA certification and able to work with minimal supervision
Food manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and statistical Process Control
Team player, Action oriented, Problem solving abilities, Strong communication skills, Continuous self-development
Must be capable of working at elevated heights and or confined space
Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55 lbs.
Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals
Knowledge of local, federal, and industry regulations with regards to: Food Safety (GMP, HACCP), Food Quality (Product and Process), Q&FS testing practices and procedures, QMP polices and SPC
Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently

Nice To Haves

3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines
2 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline
Working Knowledge of food safety, GMP, HACCP, SPC
Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office, Google and email
Knowledge of inventory control principles
Experience with JD Edwards
SAP Knowledge

Responsibilities

Loading trucks (live loads and staged loads)
Ability to operate push pull Fork lift (expert level)
Operation of site yard dog
Direct ship responsibility including proper disposition of hold product, food safety hold product and released product
JD Edwards functionality
BOL responsibility /accountability
Trace Gains Functionality
Support Customer Service Rep with all activities associated with shipping department
Understands production schedules, production computer systems, work instructions and production inventories
Communicate with forklift packaging and warehouse operators to ensure materials are replenished in a timely manner
Manage FIFO program in regard to materials management
Load super sacks and micros in dries rooms
Cross training will be required with other Logistic Material Handler positions
Schedule and batch commodities and/or meat slurry into accurate batches of mixed meal delivered through the hammer mill mixing and screening systems
Participate in setting strategy for the processing system to ensure meeting or exceeding production schedule in the most efficient manner possible
Perform preventative and downtime maintenance of area equipment and help make incremental improvements
Assist maintenance/engineering to improve or upgrade current systems/equipment
Provide input on new projects
Develop and maintain proficiency in inventory management systems and other business systems as needed to ensure accurate reporting
Prepare and maintain SOP's and training modules
Demonstrate the ability to accurately perform quality checks and complete documentation without error
Maintain a safe and clean work area
Promote high quality team environment through teamwork and self-management
Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within a line or area
Takes corrective actions in solving problems to root cause level
Assess equipment operating reliability and perform routine repairs, adjustments and malfunction troubleshooting
Performs and/or works with Maintenance to complete equipment preventive maintenance
Maintains accurate records of QC checks, production numbers or waste performance
Performs all shift support documentation in a quality matter
Performs QC tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc.
Demonstrates high degree of ownership for product quality
Performs all standard quality checks & other quality related duties
Responsible for operating equipment to add slurry to extrusion process
Perform preventative tasks and/or work with maintenance to complete equipment preventative maintenance, routine repairs, adjustments and malfunction troubleshooting
Assist maintenance and engineering to improve and upgrade current systems and equipment and provide input on new projects
Must accurately perform quality checks and complete all documentation without error
Other Duties as assigned by the line manager