Machine Operator Level 1 - Grinding - 2nd Shift West

Position Summary

The Production Machine Operator will safely control various machines and equipment involved in production.

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Department Operations

Reports to Title Production Supervisor

The Production Machine Operator will safely control various machines and equipment involved in production.

• Contribute to production operations by following policies and procedures for meat processing;
  Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) regulations, etc.
• Contribute to a safe and sanitary work environment by complying with established procedures and rules.
• Prepare and assemble meat-processing equipment for operation. Disassemble and prepare meat-processing equipment for sanitation washing
• Document the production process by maintaining production logs.
• Contribute to production operations by solving process problems, making equipment adjustments, reporting production and quality data, recording decisions, and referring problems to the Production Supervisor.
• Attend to the current needs of the process by responding immediately to the expressed orders of the Production Supervisor and/or Production Foreman.
• Responsible for the quality of work performed and for identifying and documenting quality problems for corrective action and prevention of non-conforming products.

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts and make adjustments to the machine accordingly.

• Intermediate SAP proficiency
• Loading and unloading of trailers
• Identify and complete incoming damages report, including photos
• Verify exports are loaded and verify proper documentation

• Ability to co-down-stock in geezer, including down stocking meat slots and verifying physical counts
• Adherence to FIFO standards and rotations
• Expert SAP proficiency
• Knowledge of grinding department requirements
• Ability to follow polices and procedures, and willingness to enforce SOP
• Identify and complete incoming damages report, including photos
• Verify exports are loaded and verify proper documentation
• Train and lead lower-level forklift operators

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

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, couch, or crawl, talk or hear as defined below.

• Standard of 8 hours shifts and longer as the company requires
• Standing and/or walking throughout the shift
• Lifting /Carrying a minimum of 75 lbs.
• Use both hands, as necessary

Observes safety and security procedures such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Material Safety Data (MSD) sheets, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), LOTO as trained and certified, Emergency Evacuations, and Building Security;
Reports potentially unsafe conditions and injuries: near miss/incidents/accidents timely;
Uses and cares for company equipment and materials properly.

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