Processing Operator

Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to): 

Job duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Monitor flow of products on average waist-high conveyor while stacking products in correct numbers for further processing in wrapping machine. 

• Monitor wrapping machine. 

• Monitor and adjust speed of wrapping machine in order to ensure efficient production.  

• Remove defective products from production line. 

• Check bulletin board for products ordered in order to wrap appropriate products according to production needs. 

• Perform minor maintenance on wrapping machine using hand tools. 

• Tally number of units wrapped and record size, weight and type of products and line check for triangle wrapper. 

• Clean work area with chemicals. 

• Maintain timely and regular attendance. 

• Must be able to work late overtime to meet production deadlines. 

• Must be able to rotate to position of Production Specialist. 

• Other production specific duties as needed. 

• Responsible for food safety, food defense and food quality. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

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Other Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Must adhere to plant work standards, high quality and productivity standards per plant requirements. 

• Must maintain timely and regular attendance per company policy. 

• Must understand and follow safety/Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards at all times. 

• Consistently meets internal and external customer expectations through teamwork, respect and willingness to help and support others. 

• Treats all team members with respect and maintains positive and effective communication with peers, leadership and customers. 

• Takes initiative to continually improve performance and work process through feedback, risk taking, problem solving and generating new ideas. 

• Listens to and follows instructions correctly. 

• Demonstrates job related skills in verbal and written communication. 

• Accepts accountability and responsibility for one’s work. 

• Demonstrates skill in confronting issues, problem solving and decision making to achieve desired results. 

• Demonstrates high motivation and energy in working with a sense of urgency in critical situations. 

• Demonstrates good time management independent of supervision. 

• Demonstrates flexibility to work varying hours and shifts, and Occasional to Frequent overtime. 

• Ability to effectively rotate to all positions of Production Specialist on different lines as needed. 

Working Relationship: 

• Work as a team supporting and communicating properly with the other members of the waffle production team. 

Supervision: 

• Does not supervise anyone. 

Physical Demands:  

The incumbent will be required to lift, push and pull product and packaging  materials, that will weigh a maximum of 50 pounds, while walking for a long distance on a concrete floor. 

• Lifting up to 50 pounds 

• Lifting pig food totes 35-50 pounds 

• Lifting full cases of product 20-25 pounds 

• Standing and walking on concrete floor for  long periods of time, typically ten or more hours. 

• Bending, twisting and lifting 30 pounds. 

• Available for 6-7 day work week. 

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills 

Education: HS Diploma or GED, Post HS education preferred 

Experience: 

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred. 

• Good verbal and written communication skills 

• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (excel, word, power point) 

• Demonstrated people skills and experience working in a team-based environment. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to the job.  They are not intended to an exhaustive list of the responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals so classified.