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Processing AssistantThe Processing Assistant assists in any Processing duties, is responsible for the successful completion of the manufacturing portion of the production schedule and identifying quality deficiencies and taking action to correct them. This position shares responsibility for maintaining Pasta Montana's food safety, quality, and legality program under the BRC guidelines.Pasta Montana team members are expected to maintain a positive work atmosphere through communication and behaving in a manner that is courteous and respectful to all customers, vendors, contractors, co-workers, leads and management. Pasta Montana team members are also expected to have on-time, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and must always be aware of and pay attention to their surroundings.Assists in keeping production lines running while keeping down time to a minimum.Ensures products and processes are compliant with all applicable local, State and Federal rules and regulations.Follows and complies with all Pasta Montana processes and BRC procedures.Assists in the successful completion of the manufacturing portion of the production schedule in a safe and orderly manner.Manufactures product following all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).Responsible for inspecting the magnets, dumping regrind and checking the buckets.Provides relief breaks for Operators by operating the presses.Conducts moisture tests and documents results on in-process products.Ensures that quality control standards are maintained by sampling/measuring in-process products.Communicates efficiently and effectively with all co-workers and departments.Prepares dies for die changes by transporting dies and related components from the die room to the press and assists in completing die changes.Maintains and cleans all dies, die washer, and die room in a safe and orderly manner.Maintains a clean and safe work environment.Accomplishes sanitation requirements as directed.Monitors the semolina and regrind handling system, empties the sifter "tailing" canisters regularly and inspects the magnets.Identifies quality deficiencies and effectively communicates them to the Operator and/or Lead.Performs other duties as assigned by the Operator, Lead and/or Operations Manager.Minimum Education: High school Diploma or equivalent.Minimum Experience: Some prior plant or commercial food manufacturing experience preferred.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of the production principles, processes and good manufacturing practices is helpful. Understanding of personnel and safety standards. Able to function as a motivated team member in a highly dynamic environment. Able to work and communicate effectively in a team setting. Able to learn, troubleshoot and multi-task. Must have basic math skills. Must be trainable, teachable, reliable, honest, trustworthy, and motivated.Other Qualifications: Ability to use automated computer systems and software.MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Crouching Frequent Bending Frequent ~ forward bendingKneeling Frequent Step Up Frequent ~ up to 30"Twisting Frequent ~ trunk rotation to each sideReaching Frequent ~ forward, overhead, and lowGrasping Frequent ~ grasping/grippingClimbing Frequent ~ ladder climbing carrying 35lbsClimbing Occasional ~ stair climbingCarrying Occasional ~ up to 60lbs x 15 ftPush/Pull Occasional ~ up to 50lbsWalking OccasionalStep Over Occasional ~ up to 19"Balance Occasional ~ standing on ladder performing maintenance/cleaningCrawling Occasional ~ on hands and kneesLifting Occasional ~ up to 50lbs (Floor to waist/Waist to shoulder/Waist to overhead)Manual Dexterity Yes Telephone YesComputer Screen YesSufficient visual acuityMust be able to work an extended shift. Must be able to work all shifts. Must be able to climb ladders, operate man lifts; work around running equipment and in high places. Must be able to distinguish color and odor. Works in plant with temperatures up to 95 degrees, relative humidity up to 50%, machinery noise (hearing protection is OSHA required).The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.EMPLOYMENT IS CONTINGENT UPON COMPLETING AND PASSING PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS