MASTER OPERATION TECHNICIAN

General PurposeThe Master Operations Technician works in a manufacturing environment and is responsible for producing and packaging a quality product while completing all assigned master sanitation duties. The worker runs, cleans and maintains assigned equipment while following all GMP, HACCP, safety and all other regulatory and plant policies and procedures.The Master Operations Technician strives to achieve operations excellence and production goals, effectively communicates any deficiencies within assigned work area, promotes safety, maintains a sanitary food environment and improves product qualityDuties And ResponsibilitiesTank OperatorCIP/COP OperatorCooker OperatorBatching CoordinatorPrinter OperatorPre-Shift CoordinatorEnsures all product produced is within accepted specificationsOperates assigned equipment while producing minimal out-of-specification productRuns all required quality checksCompletes all required logsReport safety and maintenance issues to your supervisorCompletes and stores all required documentsEnsures GMP, HACCP and safety procedures are followed, along with all plant documentation and compliance to regulatory policies and proceduresAchieves production goals (KPIs), and communicates reasons targets are not metEnsures assigned equipment is cleaned according to documented procedure, and reports cleaning deficiencies to managementMay provide and/or receive input from across functional boundariesUnderstands organizational mesh points and potential synergiesIntegrates team efforts across the organizationThe requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.,Minimum RequirementsEducation and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED2-4 Years Food Manufacturing/Production Experience Knowledge, Skills And AbilitiesConsiderable knowledge of plant operationsProficiency with company computer systemsAble to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessoriesAble to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilitiesAble to work independently and as part of a teamAble to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writingAble to work in a fast-paced environmentAble to follow directions and meet deadlinesAble to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problemsAble to perform tasks and duties without constant supervisionAble to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimalsMust be able to read, write and speak English Reporting To This PositionNoneBackup Support To Position(s)Hourly production staff as neededTravel(Click on the appropriate box)☒No travel required☐5%-15% (1-3 times per year)☐15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)☐25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)☐50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)☐75%-100% (3+ weeks per month)ScopeIndicate pertinent information such the job’s revenue responsibility, number of direct/indirect reports, sales or volume, division or enterprise scope, etc.DFA Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentPlace an “X” in the appropriate responseNever0% of shiftOccasional1-33% of shiftFrequent34-66% of shiftConstant67-100% of shiftPhysical DemandsSitXStandXWalkXGrasp, handle, twist or typeXReach (forward or overhead)XClimb (stairs or ladder)XSquatting, kneeling or bendingXPush/pullXCrawlingXDriving a forkliftXLifting/CarryingUp to 10 poundsXUp to 25 poundsXUp to 55 poundsXUp to 75 poundsX75-100 poundsXWork EnvironmentUse of chemicalsMust maintain a constant state of alertnessXOutdoor weather conditionsXWet or humid conditions (non-weather)XRefrigerated temps (non-weather) < 40°XElevated heat (non-weather) > 95°XNoise > 80 decibelsXDustXFumesXAbility to work around dairy/food productsXWork in tight or narrow spacesXWorking in, around & over lines/obstaclesXAbility to work with limited supervisionXTypical office environmentXTypical manufacturing environmentXTypical farm/livestock environmentXTypical lab environmentXSensory Demands (Check all that apply)☒ Verbal Communication ☒ Touch ☒ Smell ☒ Hear ☒ Taste ☒ Reading ☒ WritingVision (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)An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans27.56