Smart Cutter Operator (Optical Sorter)

Title: Smart Cutter Operator (Optical Sorter)
Salary Range: $28.26 Hourly
Status: Non-Exempt
Days/Shifts: 1st and 2nd Shift
Location: Soledad, CA
Reports to: Manager, Production

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the ART, SMART, AND OPTYX systems. The position interacts routinely with all areas of production as well as materials, maintenance, and quality assurance. Routine manufacturing shifts and hours will apply.

Position is considered “safety sensitive” which requires the passing of an independently administered drug screen

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
• Manage raw material product flow through ART, SMART AND OPTYX systems and other assigned areas
• Maintain quality of product passing through ART, SMART, and OPTYX systems in accordance with company established standards
• Manage sanitation requirements for ART, SMART, and OPTYX systems
• Perform and maintain operational requirements for ART, SMART, and OPTYX systems
• Perform required PM’s and select maintenance of ART, SMART, AND OPTYX systems
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot technical equipment and machinery across all production areas as needed
• Ability to handle multiple lines and multitask as needed
• Any and all other duties assigned by Supervisor

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
Work is performed in an environment with an average temperature of 34 degrees F. Concentrated chlorine and concealed ammonia are present in workplace. Work surfaces and floors are wet. All employees are required to wear protective gear, including ear plugs, hair net, smocks, gloves, and, and protective eyewear. Must be able to work standing on a hard floor surface for entire period of shift. Constant reaching and stretching overhead is required. Bending, stooping, and repetitive hand movements may be required throughout the shift. Moving machinery, including conveyor belts and forklifts are in operation in the immediate area.

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, rotating shifts.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
HS Diploma or GED required

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) English
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Spanish  
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) English
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Spanish  
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)