What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Receiving Operator (Seasonal) position at OFI?
Description
ofi is a global leader offering naturally good food & beverage ingredients and solutions. At the forefront of consumer trends, we provide manufacturers and retailers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is part of that delight. From plant to palate, we take care of the ingredients. We are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. We add value through our unique manufacturing footprint and natural, delicious and nutritious products. Our fresh ideas help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices to create naturally healthy and delicious food & beverage products. Whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Wet Prep Lead, the Receiving Operator will be responsible for tracking, inspecting and recording raw product into the processing plant. The Receiving Operator should act proactively to ensure smooth and effective operations and report issues to leadership immediately.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently, read and interpret safety instructions and procedure manuals. Ideal candidate must be willing to accurately enter and track data in a tablet. Must be able to walk and stand up to 10 hours per day, frequently push, pull, and lift up-to 60 pounds. Must be dependable, a team player and have good communication skills and wear PPE specific to position.
Position Responsibilities
- Unload trucks and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and quality. Notify leadership of product quality changes.
- Accurately record weight and other pertinent information into electronic system.
- Unload holding bins to feed onions into the processing facility
- Ensure foreign material is removed conveyor belt prior to entering plant
- Assist in dryer cleanups and daily cleanings
- Frequently monitor machinery to ensure it is operating properly; if not running notify lead/supervisor.
- Monitor, adjust and report any malfunctions with optic sorters.
- Keep tools, hoses and other equipment hung up and stored properly when not in use
- Ensure all areas are kept clean and equipment is cleaned according to the schedule
- Operate the lift truck to empty and store bins
- Assist maintenance personnel as needed
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures and Lock out/Tag out procedures
- Report any unsafe acts, or issues to management immediately
- Perform other duties as assigned
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalency preferred
- 3-6 months experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred
- Frequently stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull up to 20 pounds
- Occasionally lift up to 60 pounds
- Knowledge of quality standards and sanitation procedures
- Obtain forklift certification
Skills
- Basic mathematical skills required.
- Basic computer skills
- Reading comprehension
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Good manufacturing procedures
Abilities
- Ability to follow instructions verbally and in writing
- Ability to work independently
- Communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to read and interpret safety, and operating instructions in English
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles, occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; moderate to extreme cold; moderate heat. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
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.
