1st Shift ECF - Process Operator

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Operates machinery to produce quality products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Receives daily production schedule and production materials from the lead person.

• Loads caps into the hopper of the capping machine.

• Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine.

• Makes minor adjustments to the machine to control speed and tightness of capping.

• Stops machine and reports malfunction to lead person or supervisor.

• Loads rolls of labels onto a labeling machine.

• Sets-up Domino printer with lot number, manufacturing code date, and expiration code date.

• Prints two labels and receives approval from the lead person for the correct lot number, manufacturing code date, and expiration code date.

• Aligns rolls of labels to ensure proper placement on bottles.

• Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine.

• Stops machine and reports malfunction to lead person or supervisor.

• Makes minor adjustments to the machine. • Operates manual labeling machines on occasion.

• Loads rolls of shrink wrap film onto the shrink wrap machine.

• Sets-up conveyor speed, length of plastic sleeve, placement of sleeve onto bottle, etc. on machine.

• Starts machine and observes operation to detect malfunctions of machine.

• Adjusts temperature on heat seal tunnel on occasion.

• Communicates production information to other machine operators and packers.

• Maintains a clean and organized work area.

• Loads and unloads raw materials needed for production.

• Assemble standard cartons and boxes using a tape gun and/or plastic bags.

• Inspects Flo-coated products for proper product descriptions.

• Unloads the product into a clean container (Grind and/or sift if needed)

• Weighs and seals the product. (Put silica bags in between plastic bag if needed)

• Ensures the weight is correct and properly boxed.

• Place boxes or containers onto the pallet.

• Labels outside of the container or box with code number, product name and weight of the product.

• Cleans the unloading and grinding machines.

• Follows GMPs as outlined by company policy.

• Follow safety rules as outlined by company policy.

• May be requested to work in other production departments as needed.

• Follow all safety policies and strive to improve our safety culture by identifying, reporting, and correcting unsafe conditions in the workplace.

• Set-up, operate, adjust, troubleshoot, diagnose and maintain all production equipment.

• Clean and sanitize production food contact surfaces and equipment.

• Ensure all utensils are clean after use.

• Verify inventory accuracy by scanning material when it is physically moved.

• Effectively run equipment and meet production goals using HR x HR tracking. Report downtime and process interrupters.

• Promptly notify Production Lead/Supervisor of safety, quality or downtime issues.

• Follow departmental procedures and help develop procedures.

• Maintain production logs and complete production and quality checks as required.

• May be requested to work in other production departments as needed.

• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.