Process Operator

SUMMARY:

Operates machinery to produce quality products.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Receives daily production schedule and production materials from the lead person.
• Loads caps into the hopper of the capping machine.
• Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine.
• Makes minor adjustments to the machine to control speed and tightness of capping.
• Stops machine and reports malfunction to lead person or supervisor.
• Loads rolls of labels onto a labeling machine.
• Sets-up Domino printer with lot number, manufacturing code date, and expiration code date.
• Prints two labels and receives approval from the lead person for the correct lot number, manufacturing code date, and expiration code date.
• Aligns rolls of labels to ensure proper placement on bottles.
• Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine.
• Stops machine and reports malfunction to lead person or supervisor.
• Makes minor adjustments to the machine.
• Operates manual labeling machines on occasion.
• Loads rolls of shrink wrap film onto the shrink wrap machine.
• Sets-up conveyor speed, length of plastic sleeve, placement of sleeve onto bottle, etc. on machine.
• Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine.
• Adjusts temperature on heat seal tunnel on occasion.
• Communicates production information to other machine operators and packers.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Loads and unloads raw materials needed for production.
• Assemble standard cartons and boxes using a tape gun and/or plastic bags.
• Inspects Flo-coated products for proper product descriptions.
• Unloads the product into a clean container (Grind and/or sift if needed)
• Weighs and seals the product. (Put silica bags in between plastic bag if needed)
• Ensures the weight is correct and properly boxed.
• Place boxes or containers onto the pallet.
• Labels outside of the container or box with code number, product name and weight of the product.
• Cleans the unloading and grinding machines.
• Follows GMPs as outlined by company policy.
• Follow safety rules as outlined by company policy.
• May be requested to work in other production departments as needed.
• Follow all safety policies and strive to improve our safety culture by identifying, reporting, and correcting unsafe conditions in the workplace.
• Set-up, operate, adjust, troubleshoot, diagnose and maintain all production equipment.
• Clean and sanitize production food contact surfaces and equipment.
• Ensure all utensils are clean after use.
• Verify inventory accuracy by scanning material when it is physically moved.
• Effectively run equipment and meet production goals using HR x HR tracking. Report downtime and process interrupters.
• Promptly notify Production Lead/Supervisor of safety, quality or downtime issues.
• Follow departmental procedures and help develop procedures.
• Maintain production logs and complete production and quality checks as required.
• May be requested to work in other production departments as needed.
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Food Manufacturing