Machine Operator - Bacon - 1st Shift

Job Responsibilities

• Set up assigned equipment each day according to the posted production schedule and as required based on the product specifications.
• Disassemble at the close of each day for sanitation.
• Monitor equipment operations: troubleshoot and resolve basic malfunctions, notify supervision and the maintenance staff when significant issues occur.
• Data recording, entry, and adjustment as needed.
• Calibrate systems to time, temperature, and positions of equipment.
• Record and interpret temperatures as related to the process.
• Use, read and record measuring devices and product parameters.
• Monitor equipment daily and take corrective measures to resolve issues.
• Work with the maintenance staff to establish and implement preventative maintenance programs and best practice equipment operation methods.
• Notify management or supervisory staff if unusual or out of spec operations are identified.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in the production area: maintain a safe and clean work area while in compliance with existing policy.
• Take ownership and responsibility for the equipment and machinery.
• Comply with organization policies including, but not limited to, safety, good manufacturing practices, food safety, and employment and work rules.

Experience & Skills

• 0-1 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Ability to perform comparative analysis and make recommendations.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and follow a designated recipe.
• Basic understanding of units of measure and their applications.
• Ability to read, understand and follow written specifications, blueprints, or schematics in English.

Education

• A High School Diploma And/or Equivalent.

Work Experience

• Is Required.

Work Environment

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.
• This role does not require any domestic travel.
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls, and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.