Summary

This position will ensure management of Line 3 operations to achieve maximum run time, product quality, and raw product recovery. This is to be accomplished in a manner consistent with safety, quality and production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Form Line Operator must be crossed train to operate on Line 2.
• Ensures there is no injury to self or others by following safe work practices (including Standard Operating Procedures) and policies.
• Attend and participate in all training activities for the position.  Ensure the acquired skills and knowledge are applied.
• Ensures sanitation of equipment and housekeeping of the entire facility.
• Ensures self-compliance with Company policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Must be a team player and help to meet operational goals.
• Conducts oneself in a professional manner and ensures that personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job functions while representing the Company.
• Performs all such other duties as may be reasonably assigned by Manager.
• Monitors the weigh belt, blancher, quencher, fryer and freezer systems in Wonderware.
• Able to read and understand training materials and other information related to the job and complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ensures that the oil system is operated safely and correctly to maintain proper filtration and free fatty acid levels (FFA).
• Ensures the preparation of additives and monitors their flow into the transfer system.
• Performs required Fry-ups and takes Agtron color measurements to make any necessary color adjustments.
• Ensures the monitoring of the blancher circulation system and flushes/unplugs this system as necessary.
• Checks all equipment in the area to ensure they are fully functional.
• Ensures that Team Leaders, mechanics and other shift support personnel are notified regarding changes in Line 3 conditions.
• Utilize unscheduled/scheduled down-times.
• Ensures work area is maintained in a sanitary condition to prevent product contamination and efficient operations of all activities including start-up and major sanitation.
• Performs bi-weekly major cleanup.
• Ensures materials are supplied for all equipment on the line.
• Must be able to understand production goals.
• Ensures attendance and participation in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills and knowledge.
• Ensures self-compliance with Company policies and Plant procedures.

Typical Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Relevant Experience

• Must have successfully completed the Job Skill Evaluation to begin training in the position.  Must complete the Structured Job Training program within recommended timeframe to remain in the position permanently.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculate percentages to make proper adjustments and calibrations, as required.
• Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in English in a manner to successfully complete job duties.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds (ie bag of sapp)
• Must be able to demonstrate manual and physical dexterity.
• Must be able to work with hazardous and corrosive chemicals in small areas.
• Must be able to tell time and be able to convert regular time to military time.
• Must be able to use a computer and successfully navigate through various applications. Must be proficient at computer system data entry.
• Must be able to maneuver in close quarters and climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks on a regular basis.