Job purpose                                                                                                                                                      

Processing Tech is responsible for operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining fryer, seasoning, and raw pellet blending equipment, assuring that preset standards for product safety & quality and machine productivity are attained on a continuous basis.

 Duties and Responsibilities                                                                                                                                                      

The associate’s primary functions and responsibilities are as follows:

Machine Operation:

• Set up and operate the machinery according to production specifications.
• Adjust machine settings to comply with the current specifications for pellet quality.
• Operate Fryers, Pellet and seasoning equipment
• Monitor the machine during operation to detect any issues and make necessary
• Complete
• Equipment and area cleaning as needed.
• Select the correct formula for processing parameter sand sets the machine controls as necessary.
• Work under the direction of the production supervisor and consult the production schedule to determine the item scheduled to run.
• Make independent judgements relative to machine function, use common tools as needed, and communicate effectively with Quality and Maintenance personnel.

Quality Control:

• Inspect finished product for quality, ensuring they meet specifications
• Identify and address any defects or inconsistencies in the
• Maintain records of production output and quality
• Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, and Food Defense

• Understand HACCP and Food Safety principles and verify compliance to all Critical Control points and Preventative Quality Checkpoints to ensure a safe quality and product is produced consistently.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues to minimize
• Coordinate with supervisor and the maintenance team for more complex repairs or
• Perform changeover including removal of all guards, tensions, rollers

Safety and Compliance:

• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working
• Report any safety hazards or incidents to the supervisor
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry

Material Handling:

• Load and unload bins onto the machine using appropriate lifting
• Conduct the mixing and loading of ingredients into the
• Ensure materials are handled and stored properly to prevent damage or
• Maintain appropriate levels of mixed raw materials.

Efficiency and Productivity:

• Work closely with the production team to meet daily and weekly production
• Optimize machine operation to reduce waste and maximize
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational

 Qualifications                                                                                                                                 Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or
• Previous experience operating sheeting machines or similar machinery in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and make machine
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality
• Basic math skills for measuring and adjusting machine
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including production orders and machine manuals.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
• Must be able to understand and proactively endorse GMP product protection regulations.

 Working conditions                                                                                                                                                      

• Work
• May be exposed to hot temperatures from processing equipment
• May work close to others, usually within a few
• Compliant with ventilation, cleanliness, space, lighting, and

 Physical requirements                                                                                                                                                      

• Standing
• May repeat the same
• Often wear safety equipment such as gloves, hair nets, steel toed safety shoes/boots and beard nets.
• Willingness to work in a noisy and sometimes hot manufacturing
• Ability to bend or twist their
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs to shoulder height on an intermittent basis.