Machine Operator - 1st Shift

PEPPER SOURCE LTD•Van Buren, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates mixing machine to blend ingredients into compounds for processing. This role requires attention to detail in verifying ingredients, loading them into the mixing tank, and operating the machine until the mixture reaches the desired consistency. The operator is responsible for unloading the mixture, relaying any production issues to the supervisor, and cleaning and sanitizing equipment. The position emphasizes adherence to policies, productivity standards, safety procedures, and maintaining punctuality and dependability.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Lift 50 pounds 100-200 times during the shift
Stand and/or walk for the duration of the shift
Use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
Talk and hear
Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

Verifies ingredients prior to mixing.
Loads ingredients into mixing tank.
Starts machine and adjusts valves or devices in mixing chamber to aid in blending and densifying mixture.
Operates machine until mixture reaches desired consistency, and turns lever to unload mixture into totes or bulk tanks.
Immediately relays any problems or concerns with product to the Department Supervisor.
Cleans and sanitizes mixing tanks, pumps and pipes.
Other duties may be assigned.