Process Operator

SUMMARY:

Operates machinery to produce quality products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

You should be proficient in:

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Food Manufacturing