What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheller Operator position at OFI?
Description
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 on a 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
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Sheller Operator will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the shelling plant during the designated shift.
Position Responsibilities
- Ensure all machines are operating properly and adjust throughout their shift as needed. Hourly checks at the machinery, i.e., sheller, cleaner, gravities, electric eyes, hammer mill and hull house.
- Blow out intake screens and ripple deck screens hourly or as needed.
- Change shelling grates and bars as necessary.
- Monitor the meat reclaimer and adjust equipment as needed to maintain a minimum of meats in the hull systems
- Ensure and maintain proper speed rate at the Cleaner.
- Responsible for pre-operational inspections and shelling equipment startup
- Work closely with maintenance personnel to assure that machinery and equipment are in compliance with all sanitary and Safe Food operating conditions.
- Understand ofi Peanut Shelling safety policies, work safely and report any safety hazards or unsafe conditions to the Plant Manager or Safety Coordinator.
- Follow ofi Peanut Shelling Company Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) guidelines.
- Follow all ofi Peanut Shelling Company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Preventive Control Rules, and Occupational Safety Rules.
- 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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