Operator II - Line Operator, 3rd Shift

Job Purpose

Reviews line requirements for ingredients and packaging; keeps equipment and employees supplied with necessary materials as defined by product specification; conforms to Good Manufacturing and Safety practices as outlined by company policy..

Essential Functions

• Understands product specification sheet and makes the necessary changes in tools and supplies ingredients and packaging in accordance with product type and production requirements to the line.

o Performs set-ups and adjustments on all finishing department equipment.

o Reviews line requirements for ingredients and packaging and keeps equipment and employees supplied with the necessary material as defined by product specifications on an ongoing basis.

• Follows Good Manufacturing Practices by adhering to company policy and keeping work area and equipment neat and clean on an ongoing basis.
• Monitors equipment performance and reports damaged or faulty equipment to supervisor.
• Inspects various packaging materials for uniformity before use and notifies supervisor of faulty material.
• Inspects raw materials and finished product for uniformity and rejects product out of specification.
• Responsibility to work and act safely in accordance with all policies
• Responsibility to report safety hazards to people or product and comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Ensure products meet the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code by reporting to a leader, supervisor, or manager any instances or conditions that would negatively affect the products quality, food safety, or regulatory requirements.
• Back up for this position is other Line Operators, Machine Operators and Production Lead
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• High School diploma or equivalent

o Basic Math skills

o Must be able to read and write English

o Basic computer skills and ability to operate scanner gun

• Demonstrates manual dexterity
• Ability to perform repetitive motions on a regular basis
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment using hands, lifting arms and reaching over the head, frequent bending/stooping with occasional walking and lifting/moving up to 50 lbs.

o Must be able to stand and walk for a full shift

o Must be able to push and pull wheeled bowls in excess of 750lbs

• Must be able to work over 40 hours per week and 8 hours per day- ability to work overtime is required
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish