What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apple Slice Line Operator position at Okanagan Specialty Fruits?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $24 / hr
Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. (OSF) is seeking a Slice Line Operator for its Moses Lake Apple Processing Facility. This position assists in production, quality, and inventory by ensuring that our product is processed to specifications. The Slice Line Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the equipment to its highest capabilities by meeting or exceeding production line standard and will actively participate in workplace safety. This position assists all aspects of the slice line operations to maximize efficiency.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Oversee, operate and maintain multiple apple slice lines in a single slice room
- Understand and prepare equipment, such as changing blades for the specific cut size to be used based on orders
- Identify product defects quickly and makes necessary adjustments immediately
- Be an expert on the processing equipment being used and how to adjust tolerances for efficiency and grade
- Observe the flow of the production line and identify any area of improvement
- Maintain equipment effectively assuring that it remains in good working order
- Troubleshoot equipment failure and inefficiencies
- Perform maintenance and repairs to equipment as needed or designated by Maintenance manager
- Perform equipment changeovers quickly and ensure the production line continues to run smoothly and efficiently with no unnecessary delays
- Responsible to verify staged raw materials for production run at the beginning and end of shift
- Perform basic math and data entry
- Complete daily operations paperwork accurately and turn in at the end of each shift
- Communicate routinely with the Production Supervisor and Maintenance supervisor providing status updates on efficiency, downtime or any pending issues or concerns
- Perform cleaning activities as necessary on processing and packaging equipment and accurately documenting activities
- Follow all food safety and food quality standards, regulations and laws
- Remains current in training expectations
- Support any position on the processing line as needed
- Follow occupational safety, PPE, and security rules and precautions
- Demonstrate a daily commitment to continuous improvement
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
DESIRED KEY COMPETENCIES :
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Salary : $24