What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Technical Operator position at Hudsonville Ice Cream?
Job title Technical Operator
Reports to Production Team Lead
1st Shift Technical Operator Position Summary
Looking for a Technical Operator with leadership potential. Responsible for producing product, cleaning equipment, and involved in work including preventative maintenance, plant cleaning, machine changeovers, cleaning, and tear down of piping and equipment, assisting with other mechanics, etc. This person will be willing to take initiative and look for opportunities to continuously improve operations. You must operate safely and in compliance with food safety and GMP standards.
1st Shift Technical Operator Duties and Responsibilities
- Excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Good hand/eye coordination.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good multi-tasking/problem solving skills.
- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot cleaning process.
- Perform connections of process piping for CIP.
- Ensures equipment is operating properly and safely.
- Responsible for cleaning and sanitation of all equipment.
- Maintains the entire work area in a clean and orderly condition.
- Accurately documents work performed.
- Monitor’s equipment performance and performs routine care and maintenance as required.
- Works in partnership with maintenance technician to resolve equipment problems.
- Assist in cross-training team members and co-workers as assigned.
- Must possess good communication skills, and the proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Must possess the ability to effectively apply mathematical concepts and reasoning skills.
- Titrate chemicals to verify correct amounts are being used.
- Willing to work overtime and Saturdays if needed.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
1st Shift Technical Operator Qualifications
- High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
- Lift, push and pull up to 50lbs repeatedly.
- Able to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.
- Intermediate math skills
- Must be detail oriented.
- High level of drive and initiative; ability to think outside the box.
- Big picture thinker with strong attention to detail
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to stand at least 9 hours, walk, bend, and use both hands for repetitive grasping, and lifting.
Benefits
- 401K with a generous match
- Vacation
- Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life)
- Bonus Plan
- Unique Wellness Incentives
Why Hudsonville Ice Cream?
At Hudsonville Ice Cream, we offer a first-class work environment with a real family feel. We appreciate and recognize the hard work, and dedication of our team members. We firmly believe that our employee’s fiscal, physical, and mental health are essential elements to our organization’s overall success. It is with this philosophy in mind that we offer a competitive wage and benefits package that starts day one. Moreover, Hudsonville Ice Cream is committed to its team members continual growth and development.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Work Location: One location
Salary : $20 - $0
