Processing Operator-Red-Days

Alphia•Bern, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Processing Operator is responsible for ensuring quality products are produced through the proper operation of extrusion and related equipment. This role involves setting up equipment and producing products according to run sheets and written formulas. The operator will monitor and adjust equipment variables, handle ingredients, operate a forklift, and maintain accurate production records. A key aspect of this role is ensuring all products meet quality specifications and maintaining a safe and clean work environment. The operator must also be familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and report any food safety or quality concerns to supervisors.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or GED preferred.
Entry level
Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
Excellent communication skills
Ability to receive and પ્રોવide instructions in a positive manner.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form.
Basic math skills include addition, subtraction, and percentages.
Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

Helps assemble, calibrate, operate, and monitor extruder and all auxiliary equipment of one extrusion system.
Inspects and evaluates equipment hourly; adjusts equipment variables to meet equipment and product requirements.
Frequently dumps/weighs, carries, and stacks up to 50-pound bags of ingredients and/or product.
Operates forklift and hand-held scanners to remove ingredients from inventory for use in production.
Assists in evaluating orders; ensures paperwork is complete and accurate on all processing conditions; completes status reports.
Calculates rates and performance percentages for product runs.
Distinguishes colors and duplicates those colors in the extrusion process.
Establishes and maintains an effective line of communication with Quality Assurance department.
Thoroughly understands all quality assurance procedures and programs; ensures all products are within individual client specifications.
Monitors and manages shrink losses to acceptable limits/standards.
Responsible for all product quality attributes.
Evaluates product quality attributes; makes immediate adjustments to correct out-of-specification products.
Anticipates technical problems; proactively troubleshoots (where appropriate) and makes technical adjustments and/or notifies maintenance.
Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work area and environment.
Participate in a full facility and equipment clean-up between each product run as directed.
Ensures required changeovers are completed accurately and efficiently.
Knowledge & proficiency in Alphia Business Systems as it relates to Position.
Responsible for becoming familiar with GMP’s and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for all products.
Complete simple production reports.
Required to notify a supervisor or a lead employee of any situation or observation that may adversely affect food safety and/or quality.
Ensure the requirements of the CCP are met, and if a deviation occurs, notify Supervisor and Quality departments to hold all affected product.
Other duties as assigned.