Master Operator

About The Role

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy. Our Master Operator will be proficient in the operation of all equipment and processes on multiple lines. The incumbent could be assigned to any job as needed. They are also responsible for setting up, calibrating, and monitoring equipment to maintain product quality and minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Sets up equipment to meet requirements for product specifications.
• Observes operation of equipment and performs necessary adjustments to ensure product specifications are met.
• Controls line flows and blend rates as specified by product specifications.
• Maintains product quality and minimizes downtime by monitoring product transfer points of equipment and adjusting accordingly to reduce waste.
• Communicates any changes in product flow, equipment malfunctions or deviation from specifications to Production Supervisor.
• Aids in the development of training programs and in training of production personnel.
• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and performs necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists team members in solving work-related problems.
• Updates information on SACD Boards and Hour by Hour Boards.
• Strictly adheres to all company and plant policies concerning safety, performing proper Lock-Out, Tag-Out procedures, using proper lifting techniques, appropriately wearing all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, proper walking/stepping and all other safety procedures related to assigned duties.
• Evaluates line worker performance and communicates observations to supervisor, including areas for improvement.
• Reports any changes in product flow, equipment malfunctions, deviations or safety hazards to Productions Supervisor or Maintenance.
• Maintains and inspects production/process equipment.
• Provides verbal/written information concerning production efficiencies and product quality.
• Performs light maintenance of production/process equipment.
• Performs activities of production laborers as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus six months to one year related experience or training.
• Proficiency in team building; excellent communication/interpersonal skills to motivate, encourage, train, direct and coach team members.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate in Basic English and interact with all levels of the organization.