Production Worker

Glanbia•Mooresville, IN

13d

About The Position

The Production Worker is responsible for the productivity and quality of an assigned extruder operation. The operator monitors and masters system indicators, including temperature, gauge settings, color, and dimensions, and reports problems to the team lead. The role operates and adjusts processing equipment, performs sampling and lab techniques, handles ingredients and product, and cleans and maintains equipment. Work may involve noise, dust, temperature variations, humidity, intense heat, toxic chemicals, and mechanical moving parts. The role requires physical activity, including lifting, climbing, and moving around for extended periods.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read and understand computer screens.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly.
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions.
Ability to read instructions and safety information in English.
Comfort with heights, as the role may require going onto the roof.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, and move around for extended periods.
Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, including noise, dust, and temperature variations.
Ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 20 lbs. constantly.

Responsibilities

Monitor equipment operation, gauges, and panel lights for deviations; adjust gauges, PLCs, and other controls to correct deviations and regulate equipment according to specifications.
Follow safety, food safety, and other relevant policies and procedures.
Perform lab techniques and sampling.
Connect CIP lines to cyclones, transitions, and the fluid bed properly.
Record gauge readings, test results, and shift production on quality and production documentation.
Transport materials and products between work areas manually or using pallet jacks and forklifts.
Weigh or measure ingredients and materials for batching using equipment such as scales and pumps.
Clean, lubricate, and maintain the sanitary condition of processing equipment using chemicals and automatic or manual cleaning equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Report unsafe activities to a supervisor and/or Human Resources.
Participate in team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing knowledge and skills.