Process Technician ZFS - Nights (4:50pm to 5:00am) 2-2-3 shift

Zeeland Farm Services I•Zeeland, MI

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for monitoring and operating processing equipment and assures production quality standards are met. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Constantly monitor and control plant operations to carry out the established operations plan, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Physically monitor process temperatures, pressures, material flows and levels to evaluate process operations. Complete sanitation work of areas as assigned. Receive and inspect incoming raw materials, process aids, and packaging materials relevant to department. Take samples of products, analyze quality, and record resulting test data. Maintain logs of instrument readings observed during hourly rounds. Make the necessary physical adjustments to meet desired operating parameters. Notify Supervisor or Management of operational or food safety concerns. Assist all other employees and departments as required for efficient plant operation. Communicates regularly with all necessary personnel to ensure efficient plant operation. Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety requirements. Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards. Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workstation/environment at all times. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: High School or Equivalent
Experience: 1 year in manufacturing related field, preferred
Possess mechanical aptitude and understanding of the manufacturing industry.
Working knowledge of plant equipment and safety.
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to exhibit a professional manner in dealing with other departments, working to maintain constructive working relationships under all circumstances.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and management.
Ability to maintain good attendance habits.
Abide by all relevant SOPs as per Company policy as they are related to the position covered by this Job Description.
Abide by company’s safety, quality, environmental and HR policies at all times.
Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

Constantly monitor and control plant operations to carry out the established operations plan, anticipating and solving problems in a timely manner, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Physically monitor process temperatures, pressures, material flows and levels to evaluate process operations.
Complete sanitation work of areas as assigned.
Receive and inspect incoming raw materials, process aids, and packaging materials relevant to department.
Take samples of products, analyze quality, and record resulting test data.
Maintain logs of instrument readings observed during hourly rounds.
Make the necessary physical adjustments to meet desired operating parameters.
Notify Supervisor or Management of operational or food safety concerns.
Assist all other employees and departments as required for efficient plant operation.
Communicates regularly with all necessary personnel to ensure efficient plant operation.
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instruction, and all safety requirements.
Provides a “Customer Service” attitude when interacting with internal and external customers while accomplishing work, production, and achieving quality standards.
Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workstation/environment at all times.
Perform all other duties as assigned.