Slurry Finisher - Ross Plant

Tree Top•Selah, WA

6d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: Constantly observe GMP status of Peeling Room, Sauce Room, and Waste Room and correct any GMP problems as necessary, while performing on-going sanitation duties. Process raw slurry while maintaining appropriate temperature and brix to meet process needs and customer specifications. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: All of the following are to be performed while adhering to Tree Top operational policies, safety rules, procedures and good manufacturing practices. It is the responsibility of every employee at Tree Top Inc. to report food safety and food quality problems or risks to personnel with the authority to initiate action against these said possible risks. The Organization chart indicated key personnel with the authority to take action. This is a representative sample--not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks. Maintain GMPs Maintain general housekeeping of area Visually assess the area and ensure that GMPs are maintained Maintain a clean work area; keep floors swept, brooms, squeegees, etc.; in proper place; empty trash cans/bins as needed Respond to emergency clean-up as required Report any safety hazards Pick up debris and waste off of floor Rinse floor as required Unplug drains when necessary Clean and sanitize equipment on upper cutter deck; from cutters through the upper shaker Assist Peeler Sanitation as necessary Guide new and temporary employees in the clean-up process Ensure cleaning procedures are followed in the proper sequence Assist Process Team Leader in cleaning TEGRA Empty waste receptacles as needed Empty product waste containers and debris as needed Be aware of unusual odors Perform CIP of tanks and systems as necessary Clean lab equipment (refractometer, beakers, etc.) used in this process Rinse machines; apply cleaning/sanitizing chemicals, etc. Use proper cleaning/sanitizing chemical-handling procedures and equipment Adhere to GMP standards throughout the entire plant Ensure Food Safety by Following HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) Maintain personal cleanliness, wash hands frequently, wear hairnet, wear sanitary gloves Do not store chemicals too close to food products Avoid spilling oil or cleaning fluids on food products Avoid cross-contamination Follow color code policy Follow proper procedures, practices, training Verify correct ingredients are being used Do not use contaminated raw materials Be familiar with all process flow diagrams Know all critical control points in all processes; i.e. metal detection Sort out foreign material; i.e. wood, stickers, plastic, etc. Communicate Effectively Exchange information with Team Leaders and Supervisor as necessary Exchange information with next crew members Communicate with Utility person and co-workers as necessary Report mechanical problems to appropriate person(s); i.e. Maintenance, Team Leaders, Supervisor Receive information and specification sheets from Lab Techs Operate Forklift and Pallet Jack Daily Perform daily maintenance checks on forklift (fluids, brakes, etc.) Remove waste products as necessary Bring in empty bins for waste materials as needed Watch for pedestrians and traffic While operating forklift, wear seat belt at all times Monitor Equipment Visually inspect equipment for GMP requirements Monitor equipment for impaired product flow Complete Paperwork Accurately Record weight of waste bins as required Put seals on tankers Complete inventory tickets on finished slurry Fill out Bill of Lading (BOL) with all proper information Operate Processing Equipment Monitor the hammer mill, finisher, pumps, belts, etc. Monitor raw slurry levels in tanks Monitor finished slurry in the truck Monitor heat exchanger for proper temperature Adjust pumps and belts as needed Maintain equipment when plug-ups or over-flows occur Check magnets and record results throughout the shift Rinse, return, and stack empty bins in lot Assist Process Team Leader in the Evap process Record flow meter readings as instructed Ensure Product Meets Customer Specifications Check brix levels and record on Bill of Lading (BOL) Check/monitor sulfite levels to ensure that they do not exceed customer specifications Notify Lab Tech regarding lab supplies and equipment issues Other Duties Relieve coworkers for lunch and breaks as necessary Process rework product as needed Lock-Out Tag-Out Make sure to have a complete and clear understanding of all Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures Use proper Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures at all times (washing/cleaning machinery, etc.) QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

Requirements

Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Forklift Certification

Responsibilities

Maintain GMPs
Maintain general housekeeping of area
Visually assess the area and ensure that GMPs are maintained
Maintain a clean work area; keep floors swept, brooms, squeegees, etc.; in proper place; empty trash cans/bins as needed
Respond to emergency clean-up as required
Report any safety hazards
Pick up debris and waste off of floor
Rinse floor as required
Unplug drains when necessary
Clean and sanitize equipment on upper cutter deck; from cutters through the upper shaker
Assist Peeler Sanitation as necessary
Guide new and temporary employees in the clean-up process
Ensure cleaning procedures are followed in the proper sequence
Assist Process Team Leader in cleaning TEGRA
Empty waste receptacles as needed
Empty product waste containers and debris as needed
Be aware of unusual odors
Perform CIP of tanks and systems as necessary
Clean lab equipment (refractometer, beakers, etc.) used in this process
Rinse machines; apply cleaning/sanitizing chemicals, etc.
Use proper cleaning/sanitizing chemical-handling procedures and equipment
Adhere to GMP standards throughout the entire plant
Ensure Food Safety by Following HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points)
Maintain personal cleanliness, wash hands frequently, wear hairnet, wear sanitary gloves
Do not store chemicals too close to food products
Avoid spilling oil or cleaning fluids on food products
Avoid cross-contamination
Follow color code policy
Follow proper procedures, practices, training
Verify correct ingredients are being used
Do not use contaminated raw materials
Be familiar with all process flow diagrams
Know all critical control points in all processes; i.e. metal detection
Sort out foreign material; i.e. wood, stickers, plastic, etc.
Communicate Effectively
Exchange information with Team Leaders and Supervisor as necessary
Exchange information with next crew members
Communicate with Utility person and co-workers as necessary
Report mechanical problems to appropriate person(s); i.e. Maintenance, Team Leaders, Supervisor
Receive information and specification sheets from Lab Techs
Operate Forklift and Pallet Jack Daily
Perform daily maintenance checks on forklift (fluids, brakes, etc.)
Remove waste products as necessary
Bring in empty bins for waste materials as needed
Watch for pedestrians and traffic
While operating forklift, wear seat belt at all times
Monitor Equipment
Visually inspect equipment for GMP requirements
Monitor equipment for impaired product flow
Complete Paperwork Accurately
Record weight of waste bins as required
Put seals on tankers
Complete inventory tickets on finished slurry
Fill out Bill of Lading (BOL) with all proper information
Operate Processing Equipment
Monitor the hammer mill, finisher, pumps, belts, etc.
Monitor raw slurry levels in tanks
Monitor finished slurry in the truck
Monitor heat exchanger for proper temperature
Adjust pumps and belts as needed
Maintain equipment when plug-ups or over-flows occur
Check magnets and record results throughout the shift
Rinse, return, and stack empty bins in lot
Assist Process Team Leader in the Evap process
Record flow meter readings as instructed
Ensure Product Meets Customer Specifications
Check brix levels and record on Bill of Lading (BOL)
Check/monitor sulfite levels to ensure that they do not exceed customer specifications
Notify Lab Tech regarding lab supplies and equipment issues
Other Duties
Relieve coworkers for lunch and breaks as necessary
Process rework product as needed
Lock-Out Tag-Out
Make sure to have a complete and clear understanding of all Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures
Use proper Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures at all times (washing/cleaning machinery, etc.)