Position Summary

Execute production schedules at rated throughput to meet quality, safety, cost, and delivery standards. 

Essential Functions

• Execute the daily production schedule in all production areas as a process owner, including minimizing downtime and seamless shift turnover.
• Manage all process/operational checks.
• Manage the finished product and traceability system in production areas.
• Complete all necessary paperwork to company standards.
• Adhere to the allergen control program guidelines, including equipment cleaning and verification activities.
• Take corrective action as assigned by the Supervisor based on pre-operation and daily self-assessment audit findings.
• Utilize the performance measurement system for direction in areas of employee safety, food safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Take actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality deficiencies. Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain safe working conditions and preserve the integrity of the environmental health and safety system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the safety program.
• Participate in mandatory training program requirements.
• Serve as backup for all Operators in all production areas, as necessary.
• Accurately complete a centerline by SKU and effectively use a centerline document to set-up the equipment.
• Understand what parameters should be captured and the tolerance threshold and what to do when out of range.
• Identify correct forming tube needed for bag size.
• Set up the line efficiently and begin production at scheduled time with minimal adjustments needed to reach optimal rate and uptime.
• Complete changeovers within the scheduled time while giving directions to the team on what tasks to perform during changeover.
• Must be able to effectively set up/changeover line to include properly loading film, set up date code & checkweigher, set nitrogen flush.
• Monitor product integrity such as weight, package defects, etc.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and adjust equipment issues such as seal leaks, incorrect date codes, faulty seals, etc.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of production procedures.
• 3  years of production experience in food manufacturing desired.
• Advanced machine operator experience.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers and leadership. 
• Ability to work cross-functionally, convey equipment issues, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to think quickly and handle frequent changes.
• Detail oriented with the ability to organize and multitask.
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with little supervision.
• Willingness to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business need.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described within the Essential Functions section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required.

Management may modify, change, or add to the duties of this description at any time without notice.

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 required to:

• Communicate with others both verbally and in writing.
• Be independently mobile.
• Use a computer and keyboard.
• Regularly sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, for extended periods.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection.