Operator Auxiliary

Operator Auxiliary

Assist the Shift Lead and Production Manager in the daily operation of their designated team/shift.

Assistance is provided by training associates, learning advanced operating functions, performing special assignments to support product or equipment trials, customer requests & process improvement activities, ensuring the master sanitation schedule is met & conducting operational preventative maintenance.

Cover shift based staffing needs (generally at the classified job level) to ensure ability to meet production demands.

Maintain a safe work environment & meet all established quality standards.

Shift Hours: 4:45 PM - 5:15 AM

Wage Rate: $ 26.92

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Performance of job duties may include any one or more operator roles as needed on the assigned team/shift


* Includes Deck, DMC, AM UF, Pan, Turbas, RO, Intake, Silos, and Backup Shift Lead


* Initiate startup, shutdown, teardown, CIP/COP and operation of all equipment in assigned work area


* Operator Care - basic lubrication, inspection adjustments, repairs, cleaning & maintenance


* Master Sanitation of operating areas, equipment and coolers as assigned


* LEAN Manufacturing - Contribute to a continuous improvement environment by participating in activities to include line side problem solving.


* Participate in 5S program to contribute to a safe and organized work environment.


* Participate in delivering training to all associates in assigned work area to build capability in meeting weekly production schedule staffing demands


* Assist in performing and coordinating any employee training required for operators to be effective and safe in the performance of their jobs


* Assist and support various areas of operations including but not limited to: AM; CM; Whey, Sybil, Shipping etc.


* Assists in the development of standardized work and ensures it is utilized, updated and an integral part of the work culture


* Assist production personnel in the attainment of established key performance indicators (KPI)


* Assist with department implementation of new processes, new equipment, and improved line layouts


* Ensure accuracy and timely completion of all department paperwork


* Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP guidelines and LQMS requirements


* Lead by example and support line activities to ensure employee safety, food safety, and quality assurance


* Actively contribute to a behavioral based safety culture by completing a minimum of one behavioral observation (BOS) per month.


* Work in partnership with QA associates to address any identified process or customer issues


* Demonstrate working knowledge of machine operations and overall production process


* Ability to troubleshoot and identify root cause of problems in an operator/machine interface work environment.


* Assist in the implementation and control of product and process changes brought thr...