Operator I, Equipment

MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD AND NOT CURRENLTY ENROLLED IN HIGH SCHOOL TO APPLY:

This role will require extended hours based on production needs, including work to be performed after regular business hours and on weekends.

AL Operator

Purpose/Description
Set up, operate, or tend machines that perform a variety of food preparation functions. Program, feed, monitor, assemble, and disassemble machines. Transport product to and from machines. Weigh product and perform quality checks.

Work Tasks

Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect products, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.

Observe machine operations to ensure quality

Monitor the production line

Inspect and remove defective products

Start machine by engaging controls.

Adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure according to size or processing angle of product.

Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor.

Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.

Supply materials to spindles, conveyors, hoppers, or other feeding devices

Clean production equipment.

Skills
Basic Skills

Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems such as weight deviations from standard..

Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Science Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Social Skills

Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people.

Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Technical Skills

Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Basic Troubleshooting Determining causes of simple operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Work Context
Body Positioning Requires:

Standing

Repetitive movement

Bending or twisting

Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls

Walking

Product Transport Requires:

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Communication Requires:

Face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams

Contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)

Environment

Includes exposure to contaminants

Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions

Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable

Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures

Exposure to hazardous equipment, conditions, and chemicals

Impact of Decisions

Opportunity to make decisions without supervision

Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization

Level of Challenge Requires:

Repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over

Being exact or highly accurate

Personal Interaction

Requires work with others in a group or team

Responsibility for Others

Includes responsibility for the health and safety of others

Work Attire

Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment

Work Setting

Requires working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions