Process Operator

Job TitleThe primary responsibility of this position is to produce and package a quality product while completing all assigned master sanitation duties. The operator must be able to run, clean and maintain assigned equipment. The holder of this position must follow all GMP, HACCP, safety, and all other regulatory and plant policies and procedures.The operator must strive to achieve operations excellence, strive to achieve all production goals and effectively communicate any deficiencies within assigned work area.

The operator is expected to promote safety, maintain a sanitary food environment, and strive to improve product quality.Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsure all product produced is within accepted specifications.Must be able to operate assigned equipment while producing minimal out of specification product.Run all required quality checks.Complete all required logs.Report safety and maintenance issues to plant engineer.Complete and store all required documents.Ensure all GMP, HACCP, safety and all plant, documentation and compliance to regulatory policies and procedures.Achieve all production goals (KPI's). Communicate reasons targets are not met.Ensure assigned equipment is cleaned according to documented procedure and report cleaning deficiencies to management.DFA Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentPhysical DemandsSit - XStand - XWalk - XGrasp, handle, twist or type - XReach (forward or overhead) - XClimb (stairs or ladder) - XSquatting, kneeling or bending - XPush/pull - XCrawling - XDriving a vehicle - XLifting/CarryingUp to 10 pounds - XUp to 25 pounds - XUp to 55 pounds - XUp to 75 pounds - X75-100 pounds - XWork EnvironmentUse of chemicalsMust maintain a constant state of alertness - XOutdoor weather conditions - XWet or humid conditions (non-weather) - XRefrigerated temps (non-weather) < 40° - XElevated heat (non-weather) > 95° - XNoise > 80 decibels - XDust - XFumes - XAble to work around dairy/food products - XWork in tight or narrow spaces - XWorking in, around & over lines / obstacles - XAble to work with limited supervision - XTypical office environment - XTypical manufacturing environment - XTypical warehouse/distribution environment - XTypical transportation/depot environment - XTypical farm/livestock environment - XTypical lab environment - XSensory Demands (Check all that apply)Verbal Communication Touch Smell Hear Read Taste WriteVision (Check all that apply)Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish color)Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)High School Diploma or equivalent.Basic knowledge of manufacturing is preferred. Training will be provided.Must be able to read, write and speak EnglishEEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran