Salty Processing Operator - B Shift (7:00pm - 7:00am)

Responsibilities

• Operates the processing equipment to produce product within guidelines established by Quality Assurance and to the highest possible standard of quality.
• Mixes ingredients; monitors correct temperature/moisture and adjusts; accordingly, monitors product and removes any product that is improperly formed or overlapped.
• Operates and shuts down equipment in the processing area in accordance with established procedures to include change overs and preventative maintenance.
• Communicates and/or escalates quality issues to appropriate team members.
• Reads and understands batch sheets including following recipes and accurate weighing of raw materials.
• Maintains thorough understanding of heat exchanger system.
• Maintains inventory usage and proper disposal of cutter blades.
• Maintains the proper level of oil in processing equipment.
• Maintains a clean work area and stores supplies in designated areas.
• Tests and receives new oil; treat, filter and test used oil.
• Moves raw ingredients using material handling equipment including but not limited to forklift and/or pallet jack.
• Maintains a secure environment for cutting equipment.
• Monitors and logs current temperatures, mix times, item numbers, and raw material weights (piece weights of extruded product) and adjusts accordingly.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Follows sanitation procedures for clean ups and change overs, including chemical handling.
• Traps and disposes of waste accordingly.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.
• Experience: 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required.
• Physical Requirements: Sitting: Seldom, Driving: Seldom/Frequently, Standing: Continuously, Walking: Continuously, Using hands: Continuously, Climbing: Occasionally, Communicating: Continuously, Reading: Continuously, Writing: Continuously, Comprehending Numbers and Words: Frequently, Moving Objects: Frequently, Lifting/Carrying/Pushing: Up to 10 lbs. Continuously, Up to 25 lbs. Continuously, Up to 50 lbs. Frequently, Up to 100 lbs. Seldom/Never (must be with assistance), Analyzing Data: Seldom, Problem Solving: Frequently, Following Directions and Routines: Frequently, Concentrating, Memorizing, and Recalling: Frequently, Working Independently with Appropriate Judgment: Frequently, Reading, Writing, Comprehending Numbers and Words: Frequently, Fine Motor Skills/Manipulation: Continuously, Bending: Continuously, Vision (Far, Near, Peripheral, and Depth Perception): Continuously, Hearing: Continuously, Safety and Hygiene Guidelines: Continuously, Personal Protection: Continuously, Work Environment: Moving Mechanical Parts, Wet and/or Humid Conditions, High, Precarious Places, Fumes or Airborne Particles, Caustic Chemicals, Noise Level: Usually Loud, Work Hours: Full-Time, Overtime: Mandatory, Job Type: General Labor, Location: Hanover, Pennsylvania, Job Title: Salty Processing Operator, Compensation: Starting Rate $22.50, Total Pay: Includes Other Forms of Compensation, Benefits: Competitive Health, Dental, 401k, Wellness, Equal Opportunity Employer: Yes, Compliance: EEO, Equal Opportunity, No Scam Warning.