Site 2 - Machine Operator - 1st

Responsibilities

• Follow Direction from Processing Supervisor.
• Handle all raw and finished product with extreme care, do not spill product on the floor.
• Follow facility Processing Sanitation Protocol before and during operations, and before entering any OSF processing facility.
• Ensure Produce Quality Standards are maintained at all times during operations.
• Read and understand the OSF Employee Manual.
• Act in accordance with OSF Values (Trust/Respect/Care) described in OSF Employee Manual.
• Machine Setup: Assemble machine parts (if necessary) to prepare for operation such as film, labels, or corrugate into machine (if necessary) to prepare for production. Ensure machine controls are properly configured to run the correct product recipe (if necessary).
• Machine Operation/Monitoring: Operate your machine safely and efficiently during all production runs. Monitor machine operation while running to ensure downtime is minimized. Optimize machine operation during all production runs. Monitor product quality as it is produced/ran by your assigned machine.
• Machine Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Familiarize yourself with all parts and systems of your assigned machine. Perform basic Preventative Maintenance work on your assigned machine as directed by Maintenance. Recognize when your assigned machine is displaying signs of abnormal operation and perform Basic Troubleshooting Protocol to diagnose or repair issues. Report any signs of abnormal operation to Processing/Packaging Lead immediately.
• Quality Control: Actively monitor finished and raw product quality as it moves through your assigned machine. Sort and discard foreign objects and contamination from finished or raw product as directed by the Processing Supervisor. Report any major violations of Produce Quality Standards immediately to the Processing Supervisor.
• Machine Teardown: Disassemble your assigned machine after a production run is complete. Prepare your machine for the Sanitation Team by covering/bagging any non-washdown rated components. Inspect your assigned machine for any signs of wear or potential areas of failure after production run is complete.

Requirements

• Able to prove 18 years of age or older.
• Able to prove status as U.S. Citizen, legal migrant to the U.S., or permanent resident of the U.S.
• Able to work overtime/weekends (if necessary) to complete daily required tasks.
• Able to take direction and carry out orders.
• Able to communicate clearly.
• Able to accept criticism/coaching and act accordingly.

Physical Job Requirements

• Able to: Stand and move on hard surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Able to: Lift and move 1 to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Able to: Lift up to 50 pounds from the floor.
• Able to: Squat, crouch, kneel, and reach repeatedly over the course of a working day.
• Able to: Withstand cold temperatures for extended periods of time (as low as 34°F).