What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator Trainee - 2nd shift - Shred position at Lactalis American Group Inc?
Description
Summary: Ability to set-up and operate all equipment while preparing it for sanitation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Removes all loose cheese from the equipment using compressed air.
2. Place non-edible cheeses into boxes labeled “Not for Human Consumption”.
3. Bags electrical boxes and plugs to prepare equipment for sanitation.
4. Clean and sanitize all equipment to meet regulatory standards.
5. Tear down and set up all equipment for sanitation, also to include all packaging equipment.
6. Ability to set-up and operate all packaging and related equipment. Responsible for quality efficiencies, downtime and other tasks and jobs as required.
7. Efficiently starts up and changes over Koch line and check for leaking bags according to HACCP.
8. Continuously checks the product for proper texture, general appearance, and product contamination.
9. Monitors the size and shape of the cut ensuring that it meets requirements of desired size and type. (Medium dice, large dice, retail dice, fancy shred, institutional shred, Kirkland cut).
10. Monitors the amount of anti-caking agent added to the product consistent with departmental standard operating procedures.
11. Monitors the handling of the cellulose powder ensuring it is protected from foreign materials.
12. Maintains proper weight ranges of product when packaging. Stays within MAV.
13. Spot checks packages for errors in printing, color, registration, type setting, sharpness, clarity and print location.
14. Continuously monitor the oxygen content left in the finished product packages on an hourly basis and at start-up. Recheck after any mechanical adjustments.
15. Accurately performs and records in the metal detector log, daily schedule control log, operational log, package film report, package loss report, weight control tape, and O2 logs.
Requirements
Qualifications:
• Basics mathematical skills are required (must be able to calculate averages).
• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Sanitation experience a plus.
Education and/or Experience:
• High School Diploma required.
Salary : $23 - $24
