Machine Operator

Description: Reports to: Production Supervisor Main Responsibilities: Responsible to point out and participate to obtain efficiencies/product quality and safety improvements. Responsible to verify that all they machines are cleared of any hazards before starting up the machines. Turn on the power to all of the Equipment and verify that the Gas Valve’s from the Ovens are turned on before igniting the Ovens. Verify condition of Press Belts and patch as needed. Check for correct assembly on the Dividers. Maintain Production Lines running during the shift and communicate any kind of problems immediately to your Supervisor. The Machine Operator is responsible for the condition and safe operations of the Dividers, Presses, Ovens and Cooling Conveyors. Maintain area clean and clear of Hazards following the 5S Standards. Cover breaks on a rotating base and any other duties following the instruction of your Supervisor. Check the dough ball weight Check the appearance of the tortilla Verify Form Fill out Daily Dough Waste Report Sign-out & in form for utensils Check the Production Schedule Requirements: Education and skills required: HACCP training Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred Read/write and proven math skills Excellent communication skills Position Requirements: Standing 100% of the time. Repetitive motion to keep up with production line Continuously lifting cases and ingredients of up to 80lbs Walk to different production positions as per rotation schedule Experience required: Machine Operating Experience preferred. Capabilities: Able to work with minimum supervision Able to interact politely with work colleagues Able to rotate shifts as needed