Machine Operation

JOB TITLE: Production Worker – Machine Operator

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

JOB DUTIES:

• Learn proper operating procedures for designated machine.
• Read and understand all product specifications.
• Set up and/or tear down production lines.
• Ensure line(s) are ready to start at scheduled starting time.
• Monitor purge/rework for acceptability and regrind in a timely manner.
• Produce products per product specifications.
• Verify accuracy of code dates, boxes, and labels.
• Complete required production paperwork promptly.
• Work designated hours (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM [1st Shift]). May involve some overtime.
• Always stay near machine.
• Produce product in an efficient and economical manner.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized work area.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety rules and regulations, and safety policies.
• Gain knowledge of production equipment and processes.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Establish a good working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
• Adhere to Lock out/Tag out procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Responsible, dependable, reliable, good dexterity, quality, and safety conscious, and cooperative.

NOTE:

• All duties are essential job functions. Rotation to each job function is required.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• This document does not create an employee contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ‘at will’ employment relationship. Management may change this job description at any time to reflect accurate job duties of a Production Worker – Machine Operator.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES OF THIS POSITION:

• CLIMBING: Ascending and descending stairs or work stands, using feet/legs and hands/arms.
• BALANCING: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on slippery surfaces.
• STOOPING: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• CROUCHING: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• REACHING: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• STANDING: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• WALKING: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for sustained periods of time.
• PUSHING: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• PULLING: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• LIFTING: Raising objects from a lower to a high position, lowering objects from a higher to a low position, or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
• FINGERING: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather that with the whole hand or arm.
• GRASPING: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• TALKING: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• HEARING: Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• VISION: Ability to visually inspect products, equipment, and processes. Requires visual acuity including depth perception and field of vision.
• READING: Ability to read production schedules, grinding specifications, safety signs, scales, product labels, and any company policies and procedures distributed or posted.
• REPETETIVE MOTION: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION:

• MEDIUM WORK: Lifting up to 40 pounds occasionally, and up to 25 pounds frequently.
• MEDIUM WORK: Exerting force frequently to move objects.
• HEAVY WORK: Lifting up to 80 pounds, with assistance, occasionally.

CONDITIONS THE WORKER WILL BE SUBJECT TO IN THIS POSITION:

• The worker is subject to cold: temperatures below 50 degrees for periods of up to 8 hours.
• The worker is subject to noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard.
• The worker is subject to potential hazards includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, sharp tools, and electrical current.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 48 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Coal Valley, IL 61240 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Coal Valley, IL 61240: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20