Roasting Operator - 1st Shift

Job Description :

The production line operator, Mixer, and Roaster is responsible for all aspects of safe and efficient operations of a food manufacturing line.

Essential Functions :

• Adhere to company human safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to company food safety, quality and regulatory practices and procedures
• Set up and operate roasting machine(s) to ensure finished product meets all Customer / Regulatory requirements.
• Clean and sanitize equipment during changeovers from one product to another.
• Inspect roasting equipment prior to line start-up and changeovers.
• ownership of roasting line results
• Maintain accurate and legible records / documentation
• Oversee efficient and safe operation and of all equipment and personnel on line.
• Communicate with all Coworkers and Maintenance staff to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Assisting other departments as needed and performing related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 yrs or older.
• Prefer having at least 1 year of packaging machine operator experience in a high speed manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing specifications and quality standards.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, Allergens and Personal Protective Equipment.

Abilities

• Ability to problem- solve equipment and processes in partnership with
• maintenance.
• Ability to determine root cause and diligently apply corrective action.
• Ability to read and write English; Bi-lingual a plus
• Basic Math skills.
• Basic Computer Skills

Working conditions

Fast paced manufacturing environment that may include weekend work and overtime, exposure to various temperatures, working on concrete floors and noise levels exceeding 85 dbls.

P hysical requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Perform repetitive tasks.
• Lift up to 75lbs periodically.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, and climb a ladder and stairs.
• Push / pull up to 2,200 lbs of raw materials on a pallet with a pallet jack
• Reach, lift, stack and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weight up to 50 lbs
• Slide barrels of up to 250 lbs of ingredients from pallets to conveyors.
• Potential allergens exposure to : Peanuts, Other Tree Nuts, Wheat, Soy, Milk and Eggs.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment corresponding to task (i.e. hearing protection, face shield, safety glasses, aprons, gloves, etc. )
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