Processor Operator - BCV - Days (D1)

General Description:

The Processing Operator is responsible for completing assigned duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Processing Operator does this by Learning proper setting up, operating, cleaning, and sterilizing primary processing systems in accordance with standard operating procedures. The Processing Operator is also responsible for maintaining efficiencies as well as adherence to all plant policies and procedures. The Processing Operator completes these functions in support of the manufacture of dairy-related products.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the area of production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.
2. Notifies others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities and begins to identify areas where operators can assist in resolving concerns.
3. Responsible for complying with GMP’s, SOP’s, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.
4. Operate and monitor processing equipment to include the VTIS 1,2 & 3, Non-Dairy Equipment, Valve Groups and Filler Lines using process control systems.
5. Complete standard batching in accordance with documented formulas.  
6. Monitor the flow of product and communicate any issues as they arise.
7. Monitor Systems utilizing HMI screens, reacting accordingly to alarms.
8. Troubleshoot processing equipment in accordance with established procedures.
9. Accurately record data on required forms, regulatory charts and both operational and cleaning checklists.
10. Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of immediate area and use all required PPE when handling chemicals.
11. Follow all safety regulations and promote a safe and harmonious work environment.
12. Ensure compliance to all OSHA, NYSA&M, PMO, FDA, SQF and requirements.
13. Covers breaks and lunches and other staffing needs as assigned by their supervisor/lead.
14. Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reports concerning their supervisor/lead.
15. Works in a safe manner and reports safety concerns promptly to their supervisor/lead and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
16. Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality.
17. Responsible for ensuring direct reports assigned duties and responsibilities are covered during planned and unplanned absence from work, including acting as a backup as necessary.
18. Ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adheres to sanitation practices.
19. Communicates effectively between shifts and other departments.

Essential Knowledge, Skills:

1. Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measure, to sufficiently handle job tasks.
2. Understand and respond appropriately to basic to complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.
3. Read, write, and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need).
4. Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals, and your role in achieving each of them.
5. Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area.
6. Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements.
7. Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information.

Education/Experience:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. 1-2 years manufacturing and or Dairy processing or related field

Performance Standards:

1. Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned Supervisor/Manager prior to the occurrence.
2. Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work.
3. Responsible for being well-groomed and dressed in a business-and position-appropriate attire at all times including ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards.
4. Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures and responsibilities as described in the company handbook.
5. Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct a safety concern.
6. Responsible for completing all assigned tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Schedule:

1. Requires morning, afternoon, and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift.
2. Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by Supervisor/Manager.
3. Hourly: Generally scheduled for 40 hours; more hours may be required based on the needs of the business.

Environmental Concerns:

1. Normally protected from weather and temperature changes, possible exposure to hot cold wet, humid, or windy weather conditions does exist.
2. May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens.
3. May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.

Physical Job Requirements:

1. Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building.
2. Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
3. Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break.
4. Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
5. Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.

Location:

• Cortland, NY.

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Byrne, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $27.50 to $35.00.

Salary : $28 - $35