Production Operator I

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Project Room Production Operator, 1st shift

Hours Required: Monday – Thursday, 5:30 am to 4 pm with OT, weekends, and coverage for other shifts as required.

Position Description: This position operates packaging equipment in a food production line in an assembly process. This includes using equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along the production lines. Operates lines within quality specifications using procedures set by Company policy to ensure that final products meet high-quality standards. This position works under minimal supervision and directs work of line employees. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sets up line, prepares paperwork, drains line and assures readiness for production
• Ability to conduct full changeovers on applicable lines using proper procedure
• Completes required paperwork
• Actively participates and enforces continuous improvement process/TPM
• Understands and achieves efficiency objectives
• Operates packaging lines with quality specifications, ensure proper coding, quality, texture and weights. Monitor regularly following procedures if and when product or package is out of specifications
• Conducts line meetings daily to assure line team is aware of needs and schedule
• Ability to give direction and communicate with other employees on the line
• Ensures proper coding of product must double check and verify against quality management sheet and schedule
• Ability to operate, troubleshoots, and corrects coder and labeler equipment
• Keeps work area neat and clean during and at end of run
• Performs daily PM’s, basic adjustments, checklist completion, and minor repairs
• Maintains equipment during operation
• Completes work requests as warranted and follows proper distribution procedure
• Able to operate a stand up, electric walkie and use a scanner
• Follows all Quality policies & procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Follows all Safety policies & procedures and participates in monthly observations
• Trained and able to properly handle chemicals
• Maintains regular, predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned 

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an environment with the following conditions:

• Exposure to hot or cold Climate continuously/frequently  
• Exposure to chemical – occasionally
• Exposure to noise and vibration – occasionally
• Exposure to wet and humid conditions – continuously/frequently

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Stand – continuously/frequently
• Stoop/Bend – occasionally
• Squat – occasionally
• Crawl – occasionally
• Climb Stairs or ladders – occasionally
• Reach – chest level, above or below – continuously/frequently
• Push – 50 lbs. – occasionally
• Pull – 50 lbs. – occasionally
• Lift/carry – 50 lbs. – continuously/frequently

Preferred Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent

1. Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English
2. 1-3 years’ experience working in a food manufacturing environment 

Preferred Education and Experience

1. 1-3 years’ experience as an operator in food manufacturing environment 
2. Computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
3. Mechanical aptitude