3830 Packing Operator Mechanic Lead (Day Shift) Goldsboro

Summary

Qualified by successful completion of certified training modules and methods to set up, operate and maintain all qualified pieces of equipment for assigned inside production departments. Under the supervision of the supervisor, coordinates work and resolves production and equipment problems for assigned inside production departments (Cutting, Packing, Capping, Finished goods)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up, troubleshoots, repairs and/or replaces parts, and operates qualified equipment in department.
• Under the supervision of the supervisor, coordinates work and resolves production or equipment problems.
• Performs preventive maintenance and inspection of all equipment.
• Sets ups, operates, repairs, and maintains equipment in the department to produce safe quality food while meeting department KPI’s.
• Adjusts line speeds as necessary to meet standards and maximize production while maintaining quality.
• Performs daily and weekly operational and pre-operational checks on all equipment. Writes work requests for any repairs and has supervisor approve. Makes DIN calls as needed.
• Troubleshoots and repairs equipment including replacement of parts on equipment as required to minimize downtime. Notifies maintenance of any assistance needed.
• Cleans and maintains assigned work area, including servicing and performing preventive maintenance on equipment, checking oil levels, greasing, etc.
• Makes sure all product adheres to food safety and quality critical limits. The lead machine operator/mechanic’s absence will be covered by another employee trained to monitor food safety and quality.
• Holds weekly and monthly preventive maintenance reports.
• Follows safety rules and company policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Is not a supervisor, but has certain responsibilities in leading others in the department. Will assume some supervisor duties in his/her absence.

Machines, Equipment, Tools Used

Will vary by machine and assigned department. Machinery includes, but is not limited to, conveyors, labelers, printers, case jets, tamper evident banding machinery, tray formers, inserters, fillers, palletizers, shrink wrappers, case packers, pumps, cutting machinery, cappers, fillers, color sorters, blanchers and pasteurizers. Some machinery may have multiple functions, be computerized, and/or have robotic components. Tools may include basic hand tools, scan gun and measuring devices. Forklift.

Physical Demands

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, medium work, close visual acuity, uses mathematical skills, uses mathematics together with complicated equipment diagrams, specifications, charts, tables, and various types of precision measuring instruments. Must be able to work independently, to plan sequence of and make decisions concerning mathematical and equipment procedures and to perform any of the tasks listed above. Must be able to learn new technology and instruct Operator Mechanics of lesser skill or experience. Intermediate level computer skills needed. CRC (Bronze level or higher) a plus.

Work Environment

Works inside, subject to some seasonal temperature variation and intermittent wetting from some job tasks. Some contact with grease, ink, dust and glue. Fumes from hot pepper, ink, glue and forklifts. Earplugs required due to irritating machinery noise. Head cover and beard cover required. Steel toed shoes required.