Machine Operator

Machine Operator

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enter and react to all IPM data as stated in the IPM standards associated with Mixing.
• Must be able to follow directions from the Team Leader and/or Shift Leader.
• Must work closely with others in a fast paced environment.
• Communicate with and advise team members and managers of any problems.
• Communicate with departing and arriving shifts.
• Participate actively in all training exercises, classes and team meetings.
• Ordering by ingredient item code number and verifying ingredients, as necessary, according to the BOM for each SKU being produced.
• Maintain all Internal and External KOV's.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Verify the correct formula is being produced (i.e. using both the correct formula mix sheet and the correct formula in the Schick system).
• Load and unload mixers in a safe, timely fashion.
• Follow the proper GMP's associated with their work area and with company guidelines.
• Have the ability to correctly make the necessary ice/water adjustments (if applicable).
• Have the ability to change refrigeration time/mix times/remix amounts as necessary.
• Load and unload remix totes as necessary to maintain constant remix supply.
• Participate actively in team meetings and training sessions.
• On shutdown return all ingredients to dry warehouse, all remix totes/ingredient scaling barrels, etc. to sanitation.
• Perform timely and efficient changeovers.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• After thorough training, employee must be able to operate assigned equipment. Cross-training in various areas is encouraged.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds independently
• Must be able to frequently push/pull up to 50 pounds independently
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work closely with others in a team atmosphere.
• Must be able to communicate with and advise team members and managers of difficulties or problems encountered.
• Essential job function requires Mixer Operator must be able to stand, climb (stairs and ladders), reach, pull, push, stoop, bend, and lift, as needed on a daily basis.
• Ability to work assigned hours, including required overtime.
• Must be able to read, write and understand instructions, warnings, labels and postings in English effectively.
• Must comply with GMP and Food Safety Requirements according to company policy

REQUIRED TRAINING

• In addition to specific hands-on machine operation and/or area training, employees in this position will be required to successfully complete training including, but not limited to, the following programs:
• OSHA required safety training
• IPM Training
• GMP Awareness
• Other topical training as determined by the company