Process Operator

Job Description SUMMARY: Operates machinery to produce quality products. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Receives daily production schedule and production materials from the lead person. • Loads caps into the hopper of the capping machine. • Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine. • Makes minor adjustments to the machine to control speed and tightness of capping. • Stops machine and reports malfunction to lead person or supervisor. • Loads rolls of labels onto a labeling machine. • Sets-up Domino printer with lot number, manufacturing code date, and expiration code date. • Prints two labels and receives approval from the lead person for the correct lot number, manufacturing code date, and expiration code date. • Aligns rolls of labels to ensure proper placement on bottles. • Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine. • Stops machine and reports malfunction to lead person or supervisor. • Makes minor adjustments to the machine. • Operates manual labeling machines on occasion. • Loads rolls of shrink wrap film onto the shrink wrap machine. • Sets-up conveyor speed, length of plastic sleeve, placement of sleeve onto bottle, etc. on machine. • Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine. • Adjusts temperature on heat seal tunnel on occasion. • Communicates production information to other machine operators and packers. • Maintains a clean and organized work area. • Loads and unloads raw materials needed for production. • Assemble standard cartons and boxes using a tape gun and/or plastic bags. • Inspects Flo-coated products for proper product descriptions. • Unloads the product into a clean container (Grind and/or sift if needed) • Weighs and seals the product. (Put silica bags in between plastic bag if needed) • Ensures the weight is correct and properly boxed. • Place boxes or containers onto the pallet. • Labels outside of the container or box with code number, product name and weight of the product. • Cleans the unloading and grinding machines. • Follows GMPs as outlined by company policy. • Follow safety rules as outlined by company policy. • May be requested to work in other production departments as needed. • Follow all safety policies and strive to improve our safety culture by identifying, reporting, and correcting unsafe conditions in the workplace. • Set-up, operate, adjust, troubleshoot, diagnose and maintain all production equipment. • Clean and sanitize production food contact surfaces and equipment. • Ensure all utensils are clean after use. • Verify inventory accuracy by scanning material when it is physically moved. • Effectively run equipment and meet production goals using HR x HR tracking. Report downtime and process interrupters. • Promptly notify Production Lead/Supervisor of safety, quality or downtime issues. • Follow departmental procedures and help develop procedures. • Maintain production logs and complete production and quality checks as required. • May be requested to work in other production departments as needed. • All other duties as assigned by Supervisor. You should be proficient in: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Food Manufacturing