What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Operation Technician position at Gandy's?
Demonstrate proficiency in a range of processes, procedures, and equipment to perform various operator roles, including those of a highly skilled nature, in the plant production environment. Serve as a resource to others to solve problems and/or assist with operator activities or production equipment.
. Perform a variety of line duties within the manufacturing environment to include highly skilled / senior-level processing, machine operator, and/or break relief operator jobs (e.g., Receiver, Blend/Filler/CIP/Retort/ Evaporator/Pasteurizer operators). This may include troubleshooting and performing minor maintenance repairs
. Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor equipment on the production line
. Ensure that the proper materials are used for each product being produced
. Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks
. Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format
. Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment; complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run
. Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed
. Troubleshoot and resolve moderate to complicated operating difficulties
. Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
. Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's
. Review process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot
. Assist with training efforts in functional area as needed
. Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
. Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
. The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
. 2 to 4 years of manufacturing/production experience, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry
. Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
. Able to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessories
. Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities
. Able to work independently and as part of a team
. Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
. Able to work in a fast-paced environment
. Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
. Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
. Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
. Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
. Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer
. Perform a variety of line duties within the manufacturing environment to include highly skilled / senior-level processing, machine operator, and/or break relief operator jobs (e.g., Receiver, Blend/Filler/CIP/Retort/ Evaporator/Pasteurizer operators). This may include troubleshooting and performing minor maintenance repairs
. Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor equipment on the production line
. Ensure that the proper materials are used for each product being produced
. Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks
. Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format
. Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment; complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run
. Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed
. Troubleshoot and resolve moderate to complicated operating difficulties
. Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
. Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's
. Review process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot
. Assist with training efforts in functional area as needed
. Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
. Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
. The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
. 2 to 4 years of manufacturing/production experience, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry
. Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
. Able to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessories
. Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities
. Able to work independently and as part of a team
. Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
. Able to work in a fast-paced environment
. Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
. Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
. Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision
. Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
. Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer