Machine Operator - Vatroom 3rd shift

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the dryer operator to maintain proper finished goods moisture levels.
• Help with dryer sanitation and maintain cleanliness in all production package areas.
• Maintain all required documentation, including moisture charts, metal detector logs, sifter checks, and SAP tag logs.
• Perform and verify mixing procedures and ingredients.
• Make minor adjustments to equipment and troubleshoot any problems that arise.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of all warehouse and rack areas.
• Demonstrate understanding of USDA loading and unloading procedures, including documentation for cage-free egg tankers.
• Understand the OvaMay system for sequencing flow of plates and start-up/shut-down operations.
• Tear down, rebuild, and hook up various lines, C-pumps, positive pumps, and centrifugal pumps.
• Operate all three pasteurizers, ensuring proper timing and temperature checks.
• Follow proper Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), adhere to safe work practices, and maintain sanitary conditions.
• Report any conditions or practices that may affect food safety, quality, or personnel safety.
• Show flexibility to be available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Commit to safety by adhering to all safety policies and procedures, incorporating safety and health into all tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to load and unload egg and material trailers.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor mechanical issues.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a company forklift and pallet jack license.
• Experience with pallet jack and/or forklift preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers/vendors or employees of the organization.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math skills, including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers and multiplying and dividing with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to work independently or with others in a team environment depending upon the assignment.
• Self-motivated while also willing to ask questions and seek direction.
• Displays responsible behavior at work.
• Open to change.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, noisy, dusty and humid environments.
• Ability to work around required cleaning solutions.
• Possesses good hand-eye coordination.
• Able to stand on hard surface most of the shift, ascend and descend stairs, bend, stoop or crouch, grasp and reach.