Equipment Operator

About the role

The Equipment Operator is responsible for the operation of the assigned equipment with PLC computer-controlled process equipment, freezer, machinery, and evaluation of any process problems in addition to performing product quality testing.

Responsibilities

• Oversees assigned area of process making sure to follow GMP's and maintain a clean area.
• Maintain steady flow of material through process.
• Control flow of material through process to finished goods storage.
• Monitor PLC panel to accomplish process.
• Perform periodic preventative maintenance for assigned equipment in process.
• Monitor machinery; bring all problems to attention of management.
• Assures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.
• Maintain safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum one (1) year prior experience in a rendering facility or production environment preferred
• Knowledge of mechanical processes
• Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting; skilled in general mechanics and safe operation of equipment
• Basic math skills; ability to compute decimals and percentages
• Basic computer skills
• Good oral and written skills
• Ability to deal with minor problems involving equipment or various situations
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position.
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position one's self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet.
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder.
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environments such as high noise level, strong odors, and/or exposure to heat and cold
• Exposed to bio hazardous conditions
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations
• Exposed to Electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment
• Travels to offsite locations