SUMMARY:  Operates and/or tends specific machinery to optimize the efficiency of the production line and safety of the food produced.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Under the direction of the Supervisor, operates Sealing, Filling, Cartoning and/or Labeling machine(s).
  1. Verifies and loads correct materials for the product being run. 
  2. Operates equipment and ensures proper routine maintenance and supplies are provided.
  3. Observes upstream and downstream process, stopping and starting machinery as necessary to create smooth product flow. 
• Cleans machinery as needed during production to ensure optimum efficiency. 
• Notifies supervisor when supplies are low or materials are defective; notifies supervisor and mechanic if machinery malfunctions.
• Adheres to established safety rules, internal policies and Food Safety regulations.   
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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) preferred; or one year related work experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple and some complex instructions, short correspondence and memos.   Ability to write simple correspondence and provide accurate record keeping.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to other employees of the organization.  Ability to read, write and speak English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to match numbers, weights and codes.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Have the ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and REGISTRATIONS:

Specific machine Certification; LOTO.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, cutting devices and is regularly exposed to airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.