Line Operator - Dry Sauce

Job Title: Line Operator - Dry Sauce

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.

• Follows standard operating procedures and participates in resolving production problems, where indicated, by communicating ideas to team members or supervisory staff.
• Demonstrates safe work practices to prevent on the job injuries by following all company and OSHA safety regulations.
• Sets up, operates and makes adjustments on machines that perform one or more packaging functions, such as filling, marking, labeling, banding, packing or wrapping containers.
• Observes production machinery during operation to detect machine malfunction and makes adjustments for optimum operation and to ensure conformance to production specifications.
• Completes accurate and timely record keeping functions such as downtime and production recording, items count, HACCP logs and data collection using a computer.
• Stops machine, clears jam(s) and re-supplies packaging components to operating machines; complies with all lock out-tag out requirements.
• Performs hand fill functions by filling containers with dried product, then weighs and labels container.
• Observes and inspects product moving along conveyor to identify product defects and defective packaging and removes those containers that do not meet quality assurance standards.
• Performs line operations, using standard change-overs and set‑ups for production runs.
• Removes cartons and containers filled with product from the packaging machine conveyor and palletizes on skids.
• Complies with company standards of cleanliness on the production lines and in surrounding work areas.
• Reads work orders/schedule specifications and follows oral instructions of others to determine work procedures, machine set‑up and material requirements in order to meet product specifications.
• Works as a member of the production team by communicating line operation information to coworkers in a timely manner to ensure efficient operation of the production line.
• Communicates with and informs Material Handler to dump product into machine bin.
• Assists in training new line operators and ongoing training of current production employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned – not an essential function.

• 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 assure 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 of time.
• Communicates effectively with other line personnel and trainees in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner.

• Demonstrates efficient line operation on a regular basis by observing and following Standard Operating Procedures.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing work tasks efficiently and safely and 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 product.
• Complies with all lock out-tag out requirements.

• Possess high school diploma or GED.
• On-site training specific…