Production Operator - APC

Job Duties

Operate production equipment under the supervision of the shift supervisor.

• Monitor product volume, temperatures, times, and pressure readings.
• Monitor gauges and record information as needed.
• Know the type of product, the source, and all handling procedures involved in each processing procedure.
• Maintain a full understanding of product flow.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility.
• Perform general housekeeping of production areas.
• Receive product, start, run, shut down, and clean the dryer/evaporator and associated equipment.
• Collect hourly production readings, color, moisture and temperature; monitor bag house, check air pressure; monitor machinery and notify supervisor when something is out of specification.
• Ensure charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory regulations and ensure all paperwork is completed correctly.
• Operate pallet jack and forklift.
• Prepare bags to fill using the established label and numbering system in accordance with procedures.
• Use computer skills to print out packaging labels.
• Fill, weigh, seal and load bags on pallets (must be able to lift 60 lb bags 6 feet high).
• Bag and blend finished powder, weigh and sample product, palletize product and move pallets (may require a forklift or pallet jack).
• Comply with company food safety and quality policies.
• Adhere to all SOPs, procedures and quality requirements.
• Perform elementary mechanical and carpentry repairs throughout the plant as instructed by supervision.
• Engage in continuous improvement and process improvement.
• Anticipate problems and implement solutions.
• Demonstrate good judgement in safeguarding customer, company, vendor and employee information.
• Assume responsibility for the attainment of plant goals and objectives.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships and communication with employees from all other departments and peers.

• Ability to prepare and operate all packaging machinery.
• Have general knowledge of production/manufacturing methods.
• Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to handle inedible protein materials in accordance with established sanitary procedures and practices.
• Ability to understand and follow established work procedures, including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines.
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English, to prepare and comprehend logs, schedules, and communicate with fellow employees.
• Ability to operate forklift/pallet jack.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Ability to move freely throughout plant with sustained physical/mental effort to climb, sample, and clean equipment and work areas.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods.
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions and situations as they arise, notifying appropriate staff of problems beyond scope of normality.
• Ability to cooperate with all staff.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work daily and overtime as necessary.
• Ability to assist in all work areas.
• Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
• Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of APC.
• Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising when necessary, promptly share relevant information with others.
• Is open to changing situations and is willing to perform all tasks when and where assigned.
• Able and willing to perform task and duties independently.
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude and work ethic.
• Follow all GMPs and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory, food, safety, quality and sanitation requirements.

• Standing: continuous.
• Sitting: occasional.
• Walking: frequent.
• Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping: frequent.
• Reaching above shoulder: frequent.
• Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.): frequent.
• Confined spaces: occasional.
• Working on heights: unprotected heights occasional; protected heights occasional.
• Lifting weights from 1 to 80 lbs. at waist level: occasional.
• Lifting weights from 1 to 60 lbs. at floor level: frequent.
• Lifting weights from 1 to 50 lbs. at shoulder level: frequent.
• Pushing/Pulling/Maneuvering equipment, products, materials: frequent.
• Weighing with up to 80 lbs. of force: frequent.
• Working with/operating moving machinery/equipment: continuous.
• Reading and monitoring gauges: occasional.
• Hand movements: recording data: frequent.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED certificate required.
• Experience:
  
  Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.
• Participates in E-Verify.