Utility Operator - A Shift

Machine Operator

Responsible for monitoring, operating, and troubleshooting the equipment while working efficiently and following all procedures for producing quality products according to customer specifications, as well as following safety, GMP, and quality procedures. The machine operator is also required to do complete washouts of the machinery at the end of a production run.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Cross-trained operator capable of running all production floor equipment to support coverage needs, maintain workflow continuity, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and production standards.
• Able to operate various manufacturing equipment in mass/high volume production environment.
• Requires the ability to manipulate small parts and gauges
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning skills to solve a problem.
• Set up machine at beginning of shift to ensure proper working order.
• Perform safety checks throughout shift.
• Understand written and verbal instructions to complete packaging of products. Refer to "Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)", Machine Priming, Basic Operating Procedures, Machine Operations, and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSPO'
• Adjust machine components according to finished product specifications
• Load packaging material into machine throughout shift.
• Stop and adjust machine in cases of malfunctions / jams
• Troubleshoot problems during operation
• Inspect and remove defective items or those that do not meet quality standards
• Function as needed in various capacities, including moving supplies and discard, filling in for other teammates as necessary and other duties as assigned.
• Assist Area Supervisor in managing production line crew ensuring that goals are met daily, help set new goals and improve morale within the department in compliance with plant food safety requirements.
• Participate in investigations of safety/environmental incidents, production and quality problems. Reports all accidents to the Area Supervisor and assists in completing the necessary accident reports
• Responsible for CIP/COP according to the cleaning plan and hygiene regulations.
• Assist Quality with conducting quality control examinations of product to determine if it meets the proper specifications. Report any problems impacting quality, productivity or yield to the Area Supervisor and/or Production Manager.
• Complete required written and electronic reports. Assist with timekeeping management of line/department employees (schedule rotations, breaks, etc.).
• Ability to interact effectively with various levels of professionals in the organization.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to guide, teach and communicate with others.
• Good mechanical skills.
• Clean machine and perform preventative maintenance
• Test and evaluate products to verify correct weights, seals, film orientation, codes, labels, etc.
• Communicate performance information to other shifts
• Clear lines at end of shift
• Take all required training including washout training for sanitary washouts.

Safety & GMP Objectives

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all equipment and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Comply with all company safety and environmental policies and procedures as well as complying with all OSHA, EPA and other regulatory rules and regulations (THINK "SAFETY FIRST").
  • Ability to recognize unsafe acts and conditions in the facility and implement appropriate corrective actions.
  • Ability to fully complete appropriate paperwork related to specific job functions in addition to quality and safety/training.
  • Ability to recognize and report all incidents; even those that do not warrant treatment.
• Review and execute our Food Safety Plan and MFP Mission Statement in order to provide value to each of our customers with safe, relevant, tasty food products; while never comprising quality.
• Adhere to good manufacturing practices (GMP's) including proper waste disposal, attire, grooming and hygiene, etc.
• An employee holding this job position is not authorized to represent or speak on behalf of the company, or respond to any media inquiries regarding the company, its business, its products or its customers.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Must be able to attend work as scheduled. Must be able to read and write in English. Must be able to perform basic math problems. Must be able to perform the jobs of his team members. Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions. Must be able to interact with others in a professional manner.