Line Operator

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Hourly Rate: $27.72/hour + $0.55/hr shift differential

Shift Hours: M-Th 3:15pm - 1:45am

Overtime as required, Friday and Saturday

A member of the line production team which processes fills, and packages products in a safe, efficient, and effective manner consistent with company safety and quality standards. 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Follow standard operating procedures and participate in resolving production problems, where indicated, by communicating ideas to team members or supervisory staff.
• Demonstrate safe work practices to prevent on-the-job injuries by following all company and OSHA safety regulations.
• Ses up, operates, and makes adjustments on machines that perform one or more packaging functions, such as filling, marking, labeling, banding, packing, or wrapping containers.
• Observe production machinery during operation to detect machine malfunction and make adjustments for optimum operation and to ensure conformance to production specifications.
• Complete accurate and timely record-keeping functions.
• Stop the machine, clear jam(s), and re-supplies packaging components to the operating machine.
• Comply with all lock-out-tag-out requirements.
• Perform hand-fill functions by filling containers with the dried product, then weighing and labeling containers.
• Observe and inspect products moving along the conveyor to identify product defects and defective packaging and remove those containers that do not meet quality assurance standards.
• Perform line operations, using standard change-overs and set-ups for production runs.
• Remove cartons and containers filled with product from the packaging machine conveyor and palletize on skids.
• Comply with company standards of cleanliness on the production lines and in surrounding work areas.
• Read work orders/schedule specifications and follow oral instructions of others to determine work procedures, machine set-up, and material requirements to meet product specifications.
• Work as a member of the production team by communicating line operation information to coworkers promptly to ensure efficient operation of the production line.
• Communicate with and inform the Material Handler to dump the product into the machine bin.
• Assist in training new line operators and ongoing training of current production employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Mechanical aptitude including a basic understanding of the various types of tools, tooling, and equipment used to complete job responsibilities. 
• Performs basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to control the operation of machines and equipment and observe gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure the machine is working properly.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems associated with work processes.
• Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
• Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to deal effectively with persons representing widely diverse backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
• Ability to work at a rapid pace and stand in one place for continuous periods.
• Communicates effectively with other line personnel and trainees in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner.
• Demonstrates efficient line operation regularly by observing and following Standard Operating Procedures.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing work tasks efficiently and safely. 
• Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.
• Responds appropriately to supervision.
• Actively participates in resolving production problems.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Employees are expected to work at other work centers where job qualifications allow.
• Commitment to high-quality standards of workmanship and production of quality products.
• Complies with all lock-out-tag-out requirements.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• On-site training specific to job responsibilities
• Employees will learn how to use tooling, and operate and set up equipment and machinery used at the work site.

SQF:

Responsible for reporting any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

• Responsible for following cGMP's.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and good housekeeping.
• Ensure all food safety and quality records are completed accurately and timely.
• Follow all appropriate equipment cleaning procedures.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This position is in a manufacturing plant environment, works around moving mechanical parts, is exposed to airborne particles, and works around motorized vehicles.

• Must be able to lift to 40lbs
• Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines.
• Including twisting wrist, ulnar deviation, bag cutting, twisting caps, and pinching envelopes.
• Force from 20-30 lbs occasionally to frequently and up to 40-50 lbs rarely to occasionally.