Production Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Pay Range:$24.73-26.46

Reports To: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Position Summary

The production operator I is capable of contributing to assigned area of the team-oriented production process. Included is the operation of automated production equipment, primary diagnosis of machinery failures, aiding in preventative maintenance, and sanitation of all related equipment. In addition, it is the responsibility of the production operator I to contribute to maintaining a safe work environment for themselves and their fellow technicians.

Position requires the ability to master the use of Enterprise software including data input that impacts production and financial systems, data retrieval, reporting, and other functions as instructed.

Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

Position requires ability to act as a member of a highly functioning team.

Safety Statement:

For us to truly own safety, everyone has the responsibility to create a safe and heathy workplace. It is both an individual and a shared responsibility to work safely and care about the safety of our co-workers, friends, and everyone at our facility. It is also very important that we act - where necessary - to mitigate hazards and unsafe behaviors. The Company takes seriously its responsibility to provide a work environment that is free of known safety hazards and its responsibility to provide protective equipment/interventions that mitigate known hazardous activities. Safety is the business and responsibility of every employee in the company. As such, it is your responsibility to:

• Always work and lift safely;
• Attend all safety training activities;
• Adhere to all traffic rules and laws around driving safely;
• Follow customer safety policies;
• Report all accidents and near misses; and
• Follow all safety rules including not working on energized equipment. Position Responsibilities/Major Duties
• Check and adhere to production work schedule for job assignments and work reporting times
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Performs other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures
• Maintain cleanliness of work area at all times while on duty
• May be assigned to operate facility metal detector(s); must be fully trained and certified
• Comply with work rules, safety rules and GMPs
• When job assignment is:
• Pan Machine Operator
• Set up all equipment according to established standards, including pan system, model-k, pan-o-mat, proof box and oven
• Ensure an even continuous flow of the proper pans into the pan-o-mat.
• Set up all equipment in the pan system, including pan stacker, un-stacker and all pan guides on the pan cooling system according to established procedures
• Ensure proper stacking of pans and storage in designated area.

When job assignment is Divider Operator:

• Operate dough pump/kneader, divider, rounder and overhead proofer, to obtain desired dough piece size and production speed according to standard per product
• Sets up divider
• Ensures proper weight and speed on each variety according to standards.
• Assist in mixing dough

When job assignment is Moulder Operator:

• Set up all equipment according to established standards (sheeter rollers, flour sifters settings, guide rails, plow settings, pan guides, etc.)
• Ensure dough pieces are proper size and length according to standards.
• Ensure proper sheeting, moulding and panning per production standards.
• Remove all double dough pieces from pans.

When job assignment is Coating/Prep Control Operator:

• Ensure proper preparation of icings according to formula and scheduled standards
• Align product properly as needed
• Monitor icing roller or T bar to ensure product is properly covered
• Record icing mix confirmations in Enterprise software MOBILITY
• Ability to move to all production areas of plant
• Physical ability to stand a minimum of eight hours to a maximum 16 hours on a daily basis
• Ability to cross over 5 steps to get to work site
• Stooping/Bending and Lifting
• Ability to routinely stoop and bend while lifting from 20 to 50 pounds
• Ability to occasionally stoop and bend while assisting in lifting dough module weighing up to 120 pounds.
• Ability to routinely stoop, bend and lift up to 50 pounds of ingredients to a 36 inch high table and then from table to 54 inch high mixer.
• Climbing/Crawling
• Ability to climb fixed and portable ladders to a height of between ten (10 and twenty (20) feet, often while carrying up to 20 pounds of scrap dough with the ability to then reach out two (2) feet to drop scrap dough into the top of hopper
• Ability to climb onto and crawl under machinery as required
• Push/Pull
• Ability to exert necessary force to push or pull wheeled carts weighing 400/500 lbs. a distance of between 150 and 300 feet
• Ability to exert force necessary to – with assistance - move wheeled container weighing up 2400 pounds a distance of 50 feet
• Ability to exert force necessary to move equipment and icing troughs weighing up to 900 pounds from mixer area to wash-pit a distance of 50 + feet

SENSORY

• Ability to view product at all workstations and determine adherence to quality control standards (size, shape, color, cut, etc.)
• Ability to distinguish color coded equipment, operating controls, labels, alarms, and signs.
• Ability to hear and distinguish audible alarms
• Hearing, vision, and smell faculties sufficient to detect malfunctions in applicable equipment.

COMMUNICATION

• Must have ability to read and comprehend production schedules, formula sheets, etc. and accurately product information and other information applicable to position

ATTENDANCE

• Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis, working scheduled hours and overtime as needed

OTHER

• Must meet/maintain CDC food handling requirements and other governmental and/or customer requirements
• Must pass food handlers certification course and possess current food handlers certification card
• Ability to read, comprehend and practice necessary safety procedures, signs, etc.
• Ability to wear and use approved, applicable safety equipment, as needed.
• Ability to work in extreme heat

** This role may involve standing for long periods, lifting heavy objects, and working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment. Candidates should be in good physical condition to meet the demands of the job.