MACHINE OPERATOR

Summary:

The Machine Operator controls the process, inspects product for quality conformance and accurately records quality data using statistical process control.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor belt conditions and transition points to minimize broken links and to ensure smooth transition. Notify lead, maintenance supervisor or manager if equipment needs adjustments or repairs.
• Properly set up bags and load batter and breading machines ensuring outer layer of bags are removed prior to dumping in machines and place empty bag in trash.
• Performs sanitation of equipment using chemicals and assist with changeover of equipment, ensuring all lock-out and tag-out procedures are followed.
• Operates appropriate material handling equipment, if necessary, such as forklift/pallet jacks in a safe and orderly manner in an effort to reduce accidents and injuries.
• Ensures that material handling equipment is maintained (daily inspection) and clean; reports repair or service needs to lead and line mechanic in an effort to reduce equipment damage.
• Complies with all applicable State/Federal laws, regulations and policies (i.e. OSHA, HACCP, AIB, etc.).
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise and make appropriate adjustments to correct the problem.

This is a nonexempt position with an hourly rate of $23 to $35.45 per hour.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

Minimum Requirements 

Required Qualifications:

 Preferred Education & Experiences:

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs above head level
• Requires understanding of standard and metric weight systems
• Mathematic skills
• Experience with Digital interface
• Similar industry experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Basic Math skills
• Ability to lift 20 lbs frequently and above head level
• Basic knowledge of standard and metric weight systems

Work environment:

Production environment

Work Ability Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee moves objects

• regularly up to 10 pounds
• frequently up to 25 pounds
• occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Work Authorizations

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.