Machine Operator - 2nd Shift/Special Processes

Responsibilities

• Set up, start, and operate machinery to mix, extrude, discharge, or handle materials according to operating procedures ensuring strands of material are continuous.
• Maintain adherence to operating/safety procedures and ISO standards.
• Weigh ingredients to meet specifications and insert into machinery, or ensure the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area and insert pre-blended materials into machinery.
• Monitor production and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot equipment and processing issues.
• Examine material visually or physically to ensure conformance with established standards.
• Transfer samples of materials to the lab for evaluation and follow instructions on any batch adjustments if needed.
• Package the finished pelletized materials in containers and/or bags.
• Refer issues/problems to Productions Lead or Production Managers for disposition.
• Complete and maintain all required system inputs/transactions.
• Document work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
• Participate in training, retraining, and continual improvement processes and methods.
• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
• Perform all required machine cleaning.
• Handle (with mechanical equipment) up to 250 pounds.
• Work in temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions, with dust, fumes, airborne particles.
• Use of safety equipment as dictated by the work (safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.).
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Sit.
• Occasionally Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Regularly Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Use of safety equipment as dictated by the work (safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.).
• Exposure to noise levels above the OSHA action level requiring use of hearing protection.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work process, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
• Must be able to operate/monitor equipment during operation to ensure quality production.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. regularly and stand for an 8-hour shift.
• Read and follow manuals and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Possess a positive attitude.
• Willing and able to work overtime as needed, up to every other weekend.
• Willing and able to work in temperature extremes – hot and cold.
• Able to pass a forklift test and a respirator fit test.
• Able to read, write, and speak English.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Regularly Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Talk and hear to coordinate and operate equipment.
• Use of safety equipment as dictated by the work (safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.).
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Sit.
• Occasionally Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Work in temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions, with dust, fumes, airborne particles.
• Exposure to noise levels above the OSHA action level requiring use of hearing protection.