Kettle OperatorThe Kettle Operator will oversee the complete function of the kettle room during each production run. He/She will be responsible for set up and monitoring all machines and equipment, adjust and verify all controls according to requirements. Responsible for ensuring staff break times in accordance to company policy.
Ensures that all supplies needed are available before, and during each production run. Ensures all production documents and records are properly and accurately completed. Performs all these activities in compliance with company’s personnel safety, food safety, food defense and food quality systems.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesChecks and adjusts the amount of ingredients throughout each production run to ensure a consistent productRequests product based on work order specification.Meets or exceeds established Production run rates and Quality process indicators.Maintains and records reports on work orders processed and quantities produced.Other duties as assigned by supervisor.Must communicate with shift supervisor for production results and any unforeseen situations.Must be able to follow up and resolve issues that occur during each production runCommunicates regularly with maintenance technicians to ensure good two-way communication concerning maintenance issues.Notifies supervisor of recurring equipment malfunction within 15 min of down time.QualificationsEducation and QualificationsBasic math, reading skills, good communication skills, written and oral.Must be able to work rotating shiftsAble to work in a fast-paced environmentSelf-learner and ability to multitaskBasic computer knowledgePhysical RequirementsAble to lift and carry up to 35 lbs and 50 lbs with assistance.Core CompetenciesTechnical SkillsAble to operate a pallet jack and safely move up to 2000 lbs of product.Sufficient manual dexterity to operate properlyMust be able to stand, walk, work in an environment where stooping, twisting and bending are frequent up to 10 hrs.Soft SkillsPositive attitude; team player.Proactive, disciplined and organized.Able to train direct reports in job functions