SENIOR LEAD OPERATOR - BEST RICE

Description

Job Summary:  Performs all necessary tasks involved in the production of Company products. Operates machinery and leads the assigned department.

Description:

• Must be able to maintain and perform all aspects of the department machinery operations
• Lead and direct work tasks of other department employees
• Schedule will vary depending on company’s needs
• Reliable and dependable
• Good communication Skills
• Strong leadership ability
• Lead and direct work tasks of other department employees
• Must be able to meet production needs
• Responsible for ensuring smooth operation of your areas of responsibilities

Education & Experience (Minimum Required):

• Two years successful machine operating experience in a modern industrial facility.
• High school graduate or GED; must be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Previous experience in food or chemical industry preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Desired):

1. Detailed oriented and self-directed.
2. Ability to work as an effective team member.
3. Able to read and interpret customer orders and plant production documents.
4. Basic understanding of operating a computer.

Physical Demands (Typical):

• Standing for extended periods
• Stooping, bending and kneeling occasionally
• Close visual work on PC and controls, determine detail, able to distinguish colors
• Able to wear required PPE
• Work extended shifts and weekends as needed.
• Climb to various levels in the facility using ladders
• Able to routinely lift 50 pounds without assistance; disassemble/reassembly equipment.

Work Environment (Typical):

• Plant production areas; including inside and outside the plant; not air conditioned.  Uneven walking surfaces.
•  Exposed to dust, rotating equipment, hot surfaces, sub-freezing and cold storage areas, noise, wet floors and moving lift equipment.

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