Processor Operator

Job Category:

Manufacturing/Operations

Job Family:

Plant Production

Work Shift:

1 (United States of America)

Job Description:

The Processor Operator is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned processing equipment to ensure production demands are met, product shrink is minimized and product quality requirements are maintained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:



* Understand and follow production schedule; adjusting as needed to avoid downtime on production floor.


* Plan and schedule fluid transfers and raw lines CIP with Filler Operators and Blenders.


* Maintain and clean equipment, parts, tools, utensils and work area; ensuring good housekeeping and 5S standards are met.


* Accurately complete all necessary documentation including batch record entries, cleaning forms, room logs, work orders, etc.


* Consistently meet production needs and goals; making efforts to minimize product shrink and downtime.


* Conduct basic troubleshooting of all blending equipment and processes, contacting maintenance as needed.


* Actively participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings.


* Identify Critical Control Points (CCP).

Other Duties and Responsibilities:


* Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.


* This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.



* Safety Protocol
+ Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
+ Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
+ Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education Required:


* High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience Required:


* Minimum one (1) year of experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.


* Knowledge of products and the dairy industry preferred.

Certification/Licensure Required:


* Ability to be Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certified.


* Obtain Better Process Control School Certification required post-hire.

Skills Required:


* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.


* Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.


* Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.


* Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with management and colleagues.


* Basic math skills plus fractions, decimals and percentages.


* Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.


* Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.).
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