Setup Technician- Kitchen

Mom's Meals•North Jackson, OH

3d•$25 - $25

About The Position

The Set-Up Technician will be responsible for the setup and care of our critical depositing, pumping, cooking, and mixing assets. This position will set up line equipment daily in accordance with the schedule, ensure the equipment is prepared to run production on time and at target.

Requirements

Initiative and observation skills
Good communication skills
Attention to detail
Willingness to cross-train and help in other areas as needed
Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms
Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen
Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Able to perform repetitive movements
Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)
Ability to push, pull, and lift 100 pounds occasionally

Nice To Haves

Some mechanical aptitude to assemble and tear down machines

Responsibilities

The primary pieces of equipment to setup daily are the SPEE-DEEs, Waukesha Pumps, Murzan Pumps, Unifillers, Kettles, Mixers, PMD Fillers, Air Conveyors, and anything else associated with running production
The machines will be ready at the scheduled start up time, with depositors set at the target weight, mixers prepared to mix, kettles prepared to cook, pumps prepared to pump, and any other pieces of equipment the plant uses to produce meals
Assist with changeover during production hours as necessary.
Responsible to be on the line to eliminate startup issues, and ensure all weight targets are achieved at start up
Anticipate and do light preventative maintenance such as changing O-rings frequently, replacing substandard parts in advance so they do not cause leaks on the line, and ensure mechanical parts are in good condition to achieve desired results.
Assist maintenance in cleaning belts, electrical boxes, and other tasks identified by the maintenance leadership
Follow & encourage others to follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Be available, via hand-held radio, to answer calls pertaining to equipment and setup issues
Repair hoses to compressed sanitation system
Must be willing to be trained and comply with all necessary food safety programs, SOPs, GMPs as they relate to the food safety management system for their department