Production Operator- APC

Production Operator

Promote safety, maintain a sanitary food environment, and ensure that only the highest quality product is made. Work shift schedules including weekends and holidays, and overtime as needed.

Job Duties:

Operate production equipment under the supervision of the shift supervisor as follows:

• Packaging
• Monitor product volume, temperatures, times, and pressure readings
• Monitor gauges and record information as needed
• Know the type of product, the source, and all the handling procedures involved in each processing procedure.
• Full understanding of product flow.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility.
• Maintain general housekeeping of production areas.
• Perform tasks of receiving product, starting, running, shutting down, and cleaning the dryer/evaporator and associate equipment.
• Collect hourly production readings, color, moisture and temperature, monitor bag house, check air pressure, monitor machinery and notify supervisor when something is out of specification.
• Ensure all charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory regulations.
• Ensure all paperwork is done correctly and completely.
• Operate pallet jack and forklift.
• Prepare bags to fill using established label and numbering system in accordance with procedures.
• Proficient computer skills to print out packaging labels.
• Fill, weigh, seal and load bags on pallets (must be able to lift 60 lb. bags 6 feet high).
• Bag and blend finished powder, weigh and sample product, palletize product and move pallets (may require a forklift or pallet jack).
• Comply with, and follow, company food safety and quality policies.
• Adhere to all SOPs, procedures and quality requirements.
• Perform elementary mechanical and carpentry repairs throughout plant as instructed by supervision.
• Engage in continuous improvement and process improvement
• Anticipate problems and implement solutions
• Demonstrate good judgement in safeguarding customer, company, vendor and employee information.
• Assume responsibility for the attainment of plant goals and objectives.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships and communications with employees from all other departments and peers.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to prepare and operate all packaging machinery.
• Have general knowledge of production/manufacturing methods.
• Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner and in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to learn to handle inedible protein materials in accordance with established sanitary procedures and practices.
• Ability to understand and follow established work procedures, including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines.
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English, to prepare and comprehend logs, schedules, and communicate with fellow employees.
• Ability to operate forklift/pallet jack.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Ability to move freely throughout plant with sustained physical/mental effort to climb, sample and clean equipment and work areas.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods.
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions and situations as they arise, notifying appropriate staff of problems beyond scope of normality.
• Ability to cooperate with all staff.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work daily and overtime as necessary.
• Ability to assist in all work areas.
• Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
• Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of APC
• Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising when necessary, promptly share relevant information with others
• Is open to changing situations and is willing to perform all tasks when and where assigned
• Able and willing to perform task and duties independently
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude and work ethic
• Follow all GMPs and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory, food, safety, quality and sanitation requirements.

Basic Physical Requirements:

Approximate: 12 Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Key: Occasional = 0% - 33%

Frequent = 34% - 66%

Continuous = 67% - 100%

N/A = Not Applicable

Standing = Continuous

Sitting = Occasional

Walking = Frequent

Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping = Frequent

Reaching Above Shoulder = Frequent

Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) = Frequent

Confined Spaces = Occasional

Working on Heights:

Unprotected Heights = Occasional

Protected Heights = Occasional

Lifting weights from 1 to 80 lbs. at waist level = Frequent

Lifting weights from 1 to 60 lbs. at floor level = Frequent

Lifting weights from 1 to 50 lbs. at shoulder level = Frequent

Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials

Weighing with up to 80 lbs. of force. = Frequent

Working with/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment = Continuous

Operating a Motor Vehicle (as a part of your job) = N/A

Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery = Occasional

Hand Movements:

Recording Data = Frequent

Operating Office Equipment = N/A

Operating Computer = N/A

Simple Grasping (right and left) = Frequent

Firm Grasping (right and left) up to 80 lbs of force = Frequent

Fine Manipulating (right and left) = Occasional

Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls = Occasional

Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access Required Information and to Perform Job Duties = Yes

Color Definition = N/A

Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform Job Duties = Yes

Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas = Yes

Office = Occasional

Multiple Locations = Occasional

Plant = Continuous

Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area = Continuous

Rough Terrain = Occasional

Other = N/A

Job Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED certificate required.

Experience: Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.