What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at OFI?
Description
Job Description
Job Title : Machine Operator
Location : Bayonne, NJ
Department : Production
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive : Yes
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real .
Position Summary
In performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; dust, airborne particles, loud noises and vibration. The employee will be standing for long periods of time, exposed to high noise levels, required to climb stairs and move equipment. The noise level in the work environment is loud; ear and eye protection is required and other personal protective equipment may be required depending on job duties.
Position Responsibilities
- Must prepare and organize (before shift starts), operate, and change parts if needed
- Perform visual inspection of the product and documentation.
- Operate machinery designated by line
- Will report any material that does not meet high quality standards
- Require to complete and fill out documentation
- Report any issues with machinery or product including metal detector to upper management.
- Will preform proper cleaning procedures for machine and floors between products and as needed
- Will eliminate any possible cross-contamination of product in the area.
- Responsible for wearing corresponding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensure his own safety and others, this will include wearing hair nets, safety glasses, lab coats, safety shoes, etc.
- Maintains all equipment in good condition during any usage, storage and sanitized
- Keep good housekeeping practices throughout the company especially in assigned areas.
- Must perform inspection of machinery including pre-operational inspections.
- Familiarize and obtain knowledge through operating systems (RedZone)
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements :
Note : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at : US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
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