Chiller Operator - 2nd shift

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Full Time Owasso, OK, US

6 days ago Requisition

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chiller Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring chiller systems in the RTE area to ensure proper cooling, food safety, and regulatory compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operate and monitor chillers to maintain required product temperatures
• Load, unload, and track RTE products through the chilling process.
• Verify and document temperatures, times, and product movement.
• Follow USDA, HACCP, GMP, and food safety requirements.
• Perform sanitation and pre-operational checks on chiller equipment.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions or temperature deviations.
• Coordinate with Production, QA, and Maintenance as needed.
• Maintain accurate production and temperature logs.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Experience)

• Experience in any machine, preferably in a food processing environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and temperature control requirements.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderately heavy items.
• Ability to work in cold and/or refrigerated environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and regulated environment.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English with strong verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Spanish is helpful, but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to have a full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching outward, pushing, pulling, intensive hand/wrist movement and lifting to meet the NSP minimum required pounds per day which is 50-80 pounds or more (unassisted). The employee must be able to walk and stand for a significant amount of time on even concrete surfaces, which may at times be slippery due to marinades, water, and other liquids associated with the production process.

Due to noise levels in the work environment, the use of hearing protection is required. The employee must have good, corrected vision to see details at close range or at a distance. The employee will be working in a climate-controlled environment of
-40ºF to
-45ºF. The employee may be exposed to strong odors such as raw meat and marinades from seasoned meat.

While in the production area, the employee is required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to include hair and beard nets, rubber soled shoes, smocks, hearing protection and hard hats.