• One Team
• Performance Based; Rewards & Recognition Driven
• Excellence in All We Do
• Respectful and Engaged Leadership
• Always Do the Right Thing

• Performs duties needed to operate production line as assigned, producing a variety of products varying in material combination, thickness and width.
• Makes mechanical adjustments such as changing temperature and pressure, water pressure and temperature, equipment speeds and cycle times, and hydraulic pressure.
• Replaces simple worn out or broken mechanical components.
• Records such adjustments and changes.
• Works with maintenance to assure that equipment is properly repaired and put back into production quickly when machines are down. Takes immediate action to clear machines and prepare for start-up after repairs are completed.
• Continuously inspects lines for proper and safe operation and checks product quality and records readings.
• Operates equipment including loading and unloading rolls and placing completed rolls in storage racks using lift truck.
• Periodically cleans die lip and chrome rollers (extruder operator).
• Maintains housekeeping standards by keeping a clean work area at all times.
• Adheres to all good manufacturing practices (GMP), LOTO, food safety, HACCP and SQF process requirements.
• Rectify and/or report all non-compliance to Management or the SQF practitioner immediately.
• Follows all safety procedures and participate in safety training. Maintains safe and efficient use of equipment and tools.
• Monitors raw material storage levels using both manual silo readings and silo monitoring systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Previous machine operator experience preferred, but not necessary.
• Must be able to use basic math skills, create simple drawings, and use some measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, weight scales, measuring tapes and multimeters to check fuses.
• Must have good mechanical ability and manual dexterity.
• Must be able to successfully complete forklift training, silo level monitoring, and fire extinguisher training.
• Ability to speak, read and write English in order to carry out instructions and communicate with others as needed. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Manufacturing Plant):

• Team Member will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.
• Team Member will be required to observe and assess information in a fast paced environment.
• Requires frequent use of a production, manufacturing equipment and/or machinery.
• Will be required to frequently move/transport materials weighing up to 50 pounds which may require frequent bending, twisting and reaching motions.
• Team Member may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Team Member may be required to stand for long periods up to 8, 10 or 12 hours shifts.
• Team Member may be required to talk, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crawl or crouch.

WORK ENVIRONMENT (Manufacturing Plant):

• Work space is one that contains moving mechanical parts.
• Requires work in an indoor manufacturing environment that may be exposed to extreme heat that is not air conditioned.
• Work environment contains loud noises and odors that may last for long periods of time or on a continual basis as well as occasional airborne particles.
• Must wear PPE while working, which includes hairnet, hearing protection and safety glasses with side guards at all times.
• Ability to work an 8+, 10+ or 12+ hour shifts as designated.
• Able to work weekdays, weekends and overtime as designated.