** Production Operator All Shifts Available**
JOB SUMMARY
To train in all aspects of production area, for flexibility and efficiency. Become efficient in expertise and knowledge concerning many facets of production areas. Responsible for all production areas TSE, Craft, Blend: corn chips, torts, crunchy, puffs, caramel, and all areas assigned to production. Assist and contribute to various areas of training; become self-reliant in each. Responsible for slurry mixing, raw material handling, production record keeping on material and machinery usage and downtime. Responsible for all on-line testing of product. Must be able to "trouble shoot" problems with logic and apply technical knowledge. Must be able to work overtime as required. Must abide by all plant rules and food safety regulations, including work, safety and sanitation rules. Housekeeping and cleaning is a requirement.
DUTIES
- Training and contributing in areas assigned.
- Become efficient in all facets of production needs. Maintain work area and promote good housekeeping to ensure safety and food safety.
- Transforms raw materials into work in progress, coatings, and finished goods, based on customer specifications.
- Maintains production records in material usage, machine downtime, coordination and communication with Supervisors, Warehouse, Maintenance, Production and Quality Assurance.
- Performs all in-line testing of product.
- Responsible for slurry mixing, raw material handling, production record keeping of material and machinery usage/downtime.
- Responsible for assisting teammates during changeovers to ensure efficient and effective changeovers.
- Perform routine cleaning tasks and changeover procedures as stated in changeover forms.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Snack food environment - housekeeping, cleanliness essential. Works with moving parts and equipment. Safety precautions essential. Must be alert, aggressive, mature individual. Mechanically oriented, ability to learn many complex duties. Must be able to work well with co-workers and supervision in a team environment. Must be able to lift bags of ingredients and other items weighing up to 50 lbs. Must have the manual skill and dexterity to move and work around heavy machinery throughout the plant. Must have good basic math skills. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Must be able to communicate in English clearly in both verbal and written form. Must be able to endure hot and cold temperatures in the work environment. Safety shoes and earplugs are mandatory in designated areas.