Job Summary:

Install, maintain, and operate machinery according to instruction given by the Production Supervisor and/or Management. Assures consistent quality of production by operating machinery within parameters set by specifications for individual products. Includes following instructions; monitoring machine parameters; utilizing tools and machinery; filling documentation; interacting with staff. 

Essential Job Duties and responsibilities:

• Set up and operate production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. 
• Verify line settings (operations/packaging) of equipment per established specifications. 
• Maintains machinery to achieve optimum performance using tools available. 
• May make needed repairs to machinery with instruction from Production Supervisor or Management. 
• Interacts with quality control and other staff to ensure proper documentation is being filled out and quality control weights and measures are being documented. 
• Verify weights/measures of finished product during manufacturing per established specifications. 
• Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications and in a timely fashion. 
• Log data from testing performed, including weights and burst tank test. 
• Communicate to Supervisor/Management in a professional manner.  
• Follow and improve area processes as needed. 
• Housekeeping and sanitation. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to follow direction and fill forms for providing in-process quality control measures. 
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively.  
• Reading and comprehension abilities.  
• Must be able to pass food safety training. 
• As needed, must be able to work all shifts, weekends.  
• Ability to work in a Team environment in a positive manner of respect, cooperation & flexibility.  

Minimum Qualification Standards:

• Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent degree and training. 
• Equivalent combinations of education and work experience will be considered.  
• Equipment, Machines, and Software Used: 
• This position requires the regular use of F/F/S (form/fill/seal) machinery and other large equipment like the V-blender. Ability to interpret machine settings with some understanding of computer functions. 

Physical Activities and Requirements:

Ability to lift 50 pounds. Requires ability to continually stand and walk for up to 10-hour days.