Process Operator

MORGAN FOODS INC•Saline, MI

15h•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

American Soy Products (ASP) specializes in co-packing a wide range of organic and conventional and medical food products into Tetra Pak Aseptic packages. ASP has earned a reputation for producing high-quality products meeting FDA, USDA, Organic and Kosher standards and is Safe Quality Foods (SQF) compliant with Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards. This is a direct hire, full-time position with expected hours of 40-56 per week. The role involves running and monitoring the quality of product and packages, maintaining a safe and compliant work area, and assisting in achieving daily production schedules.

Requirements

Can-do/positive attitude
SAFETY FOCUS
Willing to learn
Dependable - attendance and sense of pride in your work
Documentation and communication skills
Attention to detail
Must be physically able to climb up and down ladders and/or stairs and lift 50 lb bags waist high throughout the course of work shift and during high Temperature and humid days.
Reliability, flexibility and detail oriented
Quick learner with good communication skill and legible writing
Good math and computer skills
Excellent job attendance record

Nice To Haves

High School diploma desired by not essential

Responsibilities

Run and monitor the quality of product and or packages
Maintain work area & keep it compliant with government food handling and worker safety standards
Maintain good communications with other departments
Maintain a well organized and clean area
Assist at achieving daily production schedule
Perform daily set-up of lines (if applicable) in accordance with Pre-Production SOP and other established directives.
Review and be knowledgeable of department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Review and be knowledgeable about general machine operation by reading Operational Manuals and through On the Job training (OJT).
Constantly observe multiple machine operations to ensure quality and condition of packaged products.
Immediately report defects to supervisor and/or Quality Control.
Inspect and remove defective packages and packaging material.
Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a Team Leader or Maintenance Technician.
Ensure adequate supplies of corrugated boxes; glue and ink are on hand and replenished to insure continued operation.
Report any low stock levels to department manager or supervisor immediately.
Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups, jams, or glue that isn't sticking properly.
Perform documented checks every 10 minutes and fill out required paperwork in accordance with SOP and other established directives.
Perform daily shutdown of lines (if applicable) using Post-Production SOP, Daily Sanitation Checklists, and other established directives.
Perform routine housekeeping activities throughout operating hours in production and support areas to maintain sanitary environment.
Review and be knowledgeable of all Personnel Practices SOP’s.