Production Operator - RAW slicing

About the role

The Production Operator - RAW Slicing role is located within the Sub-Department of Formulation, Raw, & Processing, and the Department of Operations. This position is full-time and part of the Jack Link's Protein Snacks team.

Responsibilities

• Manage start-up to ensure equipment is in proper operating condition.
• Set-up, operate, and perform change-over procedures of machine in accordance with operating standard protocols and machine settings.
• Change rolls (of film, zipper, scavengers, stickers, etc.) in a timely manner to minimize down time and lost material.
• Partner with Maintenance to minimize downtime. Communicate effectively with Maintenance personnel to prevent and address any machine malfunctions. Help complete basic troubleshooting or repair. Complete basic preventative maintenance.
• Continually strive to maximize productivity and efficiency while decreasing waste and work at full capacity.
• Ability to assemble and de-assemble machine.
• Perform necessary checks at start of shift and at each new product; document on paperwork, code date, correct label, upper/lower film, etc.
• Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.
• Ensure quality protocols & SOPs are followed and openly communicate with FSQ in order to fix defects to ensure quality standards are consistently met.
• Ensure product conforms to specifications (i.e. weights & lengths) by performing periodic checks on output.
• Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition.
• Prevent and minimize rework and/or inedible.
• Record daily production paperwork, process monitors, and daily run logs sheets completely and accurately.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor.
• Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.

Requirements

• Less than high school education; or up to 2-12 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Multi-tasking - Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Accuracy - Superior accuracy and attention to detail.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Relationships - Establishes and maintains professional relationships with vendors, customers and employees at all levels based on credibility, integrity and trust.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Verbal/Written Communication Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and/or maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.
• Must be able to perform repetitive functions.

Qualifications

• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Multi-tasking - Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Accuracy - Superior accuracy and attention to detail.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Relationships - Establishes and maintains professional relationships with vendors, customers and employees at all levels based on credibility, integrity and trust.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Verbal/Written Communication Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and/or maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.
• Must be able to perform repetitive functions.