Production Worker - Extrusion Operator

Glanbia

22h

About The Position

Responsible for the productivity and quality of the assigned extruder operation. Operators will have monitored and mastered indicators that the system requires, including temperature, gauge settings, color, dimensions, etc. While reporting any problems to the shift supervisor.

Requirements

• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and understand computer screens.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly.
• Ability to perform a variety of math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions)
• Ability to read instructions and safety information in English.
• Not afraid of heights (may have to go on the roof)

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment operation, gauges, and panel lights to detect deviations from standards & adjust gauges, PLC’s, and all other operational controls, to correct deviations.
• Adjust controls to activate, set and regulate equipment according to specifications.
• Adhere to all safety, food safety, and other relevant policies and procedures.
• Execute various lab techniques and sampling.
• Able to hook up CIP lines to cyclones, transitions, and fluid bed properly.
• Record gauge readings, test results, and shift production on quality and production documentation.
• Transport materials and products to and from work areas, manually, or by pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Weigh or measure specified amounts of ingredients or materials for batching, using devices such as scales and pumps.
• Clean, lubricate and maintain the sanitary condition of all processing equipment, utilizing chemicals, automatic and manual cleaning equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees