Machine Operator

Objectives/Summary of Position: The primary goal of this position is operation of processing equipment that forms ground pork, beef, and chicken products. Workdays: Monday -- Friday (Saturdays when needed) Hours: 40 hours/week (average) Shift: 7:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m. (End times vary due to production demands) Wage: $17.00 per hour Skills Required: - Operations monitoring - Active listening - Operator control - Equipment maintenance - Mechanical & hydraulic knowledge helpful Training Needed Annually: - HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) - SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures) - GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) - Food Security and Food Safety - Allergen Management Major Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions: Observe operation of equipment to ensure continuity of flow, safety, and efficient operation and to detect malfunctions Examine materials, ingredients, or products, visually or with hands to ensure conformance to established standards Move controls, start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment that forms product Clean, adjust, and maintain equipment using hand tools Weigh or measure materials, ingredients, or products at specified intervals to ensure conformance to requirements Operate production equipment Clean production equipment []{style="font- "}