Operator - 1st Shift

SUMMARY Performs all tasks involved in the production of Frontiers products.

Follows standard processes, and practices safe work habits to ensure that production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Performs general tasks in the area such as boxing, filling, labeling, and cleaning.

Communicates respectfully and honestly to others.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Expected to be available to work in all areas of production or distribution and are expected to operate equipment on lines at least 50% of their hours worked.

Makes equipment adjustments as needed to ensure a quality finished product.

Must be able to perform major production line changeovers without the help of maintenance staff.

Comes into contact with and handles powerful rare earth magnets.

Performs special packaging projects as scheduled.

Maintains equipment in accordance with SOPs and preventative maintenance schedules, and is required to train others in performing the job effectively.

Works with production planning on a daily basis to help determine an efficient production schedule.

Cases and palletizes finished product for inventory.

Operates material handling, packaging, and processing equipment.

Samples product for quality control checks.

Visually inspects materials and supplies for defects; reports defective materials or questionable conditions to supervisor.

Completes necessary documentation, including worksheets and computerized tracking systems for each product.

Verifies product and supplies are accurate.

Disassembles, cleans, and reassembles machinery.

Uses and maintains familiarity with assembly, packaging, and measuring tools.

Works with other departments to resolve problems as they arise.

Works with Quality Assurance to monitor Statistical Process Controls and other quality related issues.

Has a critical role in assuring food safety and quality.

Responsible for monitoring critical control points and reporting any non-conformances related to food safety and quality to supervisor.

Proactively communicates continual improvement suggestions.

Follows safety, sanitation, production, quality and food safety procedures.

Strives to reduce waste, recycle products whenever possible, and re-use resources when practical.

Works safely at all times, follows safety rules and policies and participates in scheduled training.

Reports injuries and near misses promptly and in required detailed format; proposes corrective action.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Must be able to perform basic math.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend moderately detailed instructions, sh...