Operations Technician - Orangeburg, SC

Purpose of Role

The role functions as a member of an area team that is directly responsible for the efficient production of quality products in the required quantities. This role will operate/change over specified machinery in the assigned area.

Principal Accountabilities

• Properly extrude and mix the formulas and fulfill all their duties in the absence of either operator.
• Properly operate the extruders, dryers, mixer, receiving and coating application system and other related equipment.
• Adjust equipment as necessary to ensure a quality product is produced.
• Properly lubricate equipment to ensure guaranteed life of all parts.
• Practice the Lock-Out Tag-Out program when doing maintenance and/or repair.
• Maintain accurate records of QC checks, production numbers or waste performance.
• Perform QC tasks such as metal checks, inspection of date codes, item numbers, dump logs, etc.
• Ensure finished product meets all quality standards and run documentation completed.
• Ensure finished product is properly formed and coated.
• Ensure equipment is run efficiently and dies set up and are ready for the next run.
• All other duties as assigned.

Ingredients

• Assure quality ingredients are being extruded.
• Collect samples for Quality Assurance as required.
• Check product density as needed.
• Perform analysis for fat, moisture, and protein as needed.
• Continually check product size, shape and color.
• Ensure the formulated amount of fat, acid and dry coating is being properly applied.
• Ensure the finished product bins are cleaned between product runs.

Safety

• Keep all equipment in a safe operating condition.
• Practice safety Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures.
• Keep area in a clean and neat manner.
• Be aware of and follow all plant safety rules.
• (Wear bump hats, ear protection, no rings, etc.).
• Wear dust mask when weighing and dumping hand-add ingredients.

Key Functional Skills/Knowledge

• Team player
• Action oriented
• High level of mechanical aptitude and knowledge, with good skills in troubleshooting and problem solving
• Good math, reading, writing skills and ability to set bin strategies
• Strong communication skills
• Continuous self-development
• Must be capable of working at elevated heights and or confined space
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55 lbs
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals

Knowledge

• Knowledge of local, federal, and industry regulations with regards to: Food Safety (GMP, HACCP), Food Quality (Product and Process), Q&FS testing practices and procedures, QMP policies and SPC

Functional Skills

• Team player
• Action oriented
• High level of mechanical aptitude and knowledge, with good skills in troubleshooting and problem solving
• Good math, reading, writing skills and ability to set bin strategies
• Strong communication skills
• Continuous self-development
• Must be capable of working at elevated heights and or confined space
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55 lbs
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals

Minimum Education Required

• High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Minimum Qualifications: Be 18 years of age or older, Have a High school diploma or GED, Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules, Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language, Working knowledge of Safety, Quality and Material Management Systems and procedures, Ability to read and understand the daily production run schedule, and execute to that plan, Ability to communicate to managers and team members any production, quality/food safety or other business critical information vital to operations and customer service, Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules, Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language, Successful completion of a substance screening and background check

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience operating a variety of machines
• 2 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline
• Working Knowledge of food safety, GMP, GHOP, HACCP, SPC
• Demonstrated competency in computer and pc software including MS Office and email
• Knowledge of inventory control principles
• Experience with JD Edwards and SAP

Compensation And Benefits

• Salary Range $22.10 - $26.00 USD
• Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.
• Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.