Operator B

About The Role

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Reads job work instructions to determine machine, packaging and material requirements.
• Sets up the equipment, following all operational and safety procedures.
• Turns valves or moves controls to activate and maintain system at specified temperatures and machine rates.
• Observes machine operation and monitors mixing, pelletizing, drying, coating, transporting and packaging processes and makes recommended specified operating adjustments.
• Adds specified amounts of materials into kettles, mixers and blenders.
• Able to lift and empty 55 lb bags of chemicals repeatedly throughout an eight hour shift.
• Labels and prints on packaging supplies.
• Draws samples of products for laboratory analysis and performs in-line quality testing of product.
• Accurately completes batch sheets, lot sheets and shift process sheets in a timely and legible manner.
• Keeps work areas neat and orderly.
• Operates forklift.
• Performs minor machine maintenance including changing and cleaning various parts.
• Accurately fills plastic bags using a vibratory bag filler with chemicals following written manufacturing procedures.
• Adjusts feeders to dispense correct amount of chemicals following manufacturing procedures.
• Lifts and stacks bags that weigh up to 55 lbs on to pallets.
• Sets up scales with go/no-go lights per work instructions.

Qualifications

To successfully perform this job, an individual must be able to perform each key responsibility in a satisfactory manner through individual effort or effective and appropriate collaboration. Additionally, the well-qualified candidate will have the following education and experience:

• A High School Diploma, 2-3 years experience as an operator in a manufacturing environment or demonstrated practical knowledge.