What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Production Operator - BVC position at The Lauridsen Group?
To process raw material into a quality finished product and to assist various areas within the plant while maintaining efficient production processes according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in order to meet customer specifications.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED certificate preferred.
Experience:
Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.
JOB DUTIES:
Milling Operator
- Operate skid steer to move product
- Follow verbal and written instructions relating to placement/blending of product
- Climb stairs to monitor trailers being loaded
- Document required information per quality policies
Receiving Operator
- Ability to follow written/verbal instruction and communicate regarding product flow
- Use push-button system to operate bins and augers
- Use hand tools to physically clean out bins and augers
- Manually open and close valves using crank system
- Communicate clearly and consistently with other departments regarding product flow
- Climb stairs to monitor product flow
- Document required information per quality policies
Meat Cooker Operator
- Read and operate electronic monitoring system
- Open and close valves and equipment doors using crank system
- Climb stairs to monitor and operate equipment
- Use shovel to scoop product off ground into tubs
- Communicate clearly and consistently with other departments regarding product flow
- Document required information per quality policies
Feather System Operator
- Operate skid steer to move product
- Read and operate electronic monitoring system
- Use push-button system to operate bins and augers
- Use shovel to physically remove product from under conveyor
- Document required information per quality policies
Blood System Operator
- Ability to read and operate electric monitoring system
- Ability to open and close valves using lever and crank systems
- Use push-button system to operate bins and augers
- Ability to use and maneuver hose to load and unload trailers
- Document required information per quality policies
Shag Truck Operator
- Operate shag truck to move trailers around facility
- Ability to use crank system to secure trailers
- Ability to read and monitor gauges to diagnose equipment failure
- Ability to use and maneuver hose to load and unload trailers
- Document required information per quality policies
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to communicate clearly and consistently with other employees in the workplace.
- Ability to work safely and be quality conscious.
- Ability to prepare and operate all machinery.
- General knowledge of production/manufacturing methods.
- Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner in accordance with established procedures.
- Ability to learn to handle inedible protein materials in accordance with established sanitary procedures and practices.
- Ability to understand and follow established work procedures, including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines.
- Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions.
- Ability to operate skid steer/pallet jack/forklift.
- Ability to work varying work schedules.
- Ability to interpret and work from verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to perform basic math skills.
- Ability to move freely throughout plant with sustained physical/mental effort to climb, sample and clean equipment and work areas.
- Ability to remain calm and professional at all times.
- Knowledge and experience with preventive maintenance programs.
- Ability to troubleshoot malfunction and situations as they arise, notifying appropriate staff of problems beyond scope of normality.
- Ability to cooperate with all staff.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work daily, weekends and overtime as necessary.
- Ability to assist in all work areas.
- Ensure principles of animal food hygiene and animal food safety are followed and maintained
