Operations Technician
Job Summary:
This role will directly support/operate the Sybil/Warby Trial system during scheduled trials. In addition to this, the person in this role will take on the responsibilities of an Ops Tech when not performing trials.
Hours: 4:45pm - 5:15am
Rotating Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Wage Rate: $26.92/hr
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performance of job duties may include any one or more operator roles as needed on the assigned team/shift
- Includes Sybil, Warby Trials, AM UF, RO,Silos, EXPECTATION Minimum to know or train into all 5 areas
- May also include Deck, DMC, Pan, Turbas, Intake, Backup Shift Lead, Starter
- Initiate startup, shutdown, teardown, CIP/COP and operation of all equipment in assigned work area
- Operator Care – basic lubrication, inspection adjustments, repairs, cleaning & maintenance
- Master Sanitation of operating areas, equipment and coolers as assigned
- LEAN Manufacturing – Contribute to a continuous improvement environment by participating in activities to include line side problem solving.
- Participate in 5S program to contribute to a safe and organized work environment.
- Participate in delivering training to all associates in assigned work area to build capability in meeting weekly production schedule staffing demands
- Assist in performing and coordinating any employee training required for operators to be effective and safe in the performance of their jobs
- Assist and support various areas of operations including but not limited to: AM; CM; Whey, Sybil, Shipping etc.
- Assists in the development of standardized work and ensures it is utilized, updated and an integral part of the work culture
- Assist production personnel in the attainment of established key performance indicators (KPI)
- Assist with department implementation of new processes, new equipment, and improved line layouts
- Ensure accuracy and timely completion of all department paperwork
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP guidelines and LQMS requirements
- Lead by example and support line activities to ensure employee safety, food safety, and quality assurance
- Actively contribute to a behavioral based safety culture by completing a minimum of one behavioral observation Safety Walk per month.
- Work in partnership with QA associates to address any identified process or customer issues
- Demonstrate working knowledge of machine operations and overall production process
- Ability to troubleshoot and identify root cause of problems in an operator/machine interface work environment.
- Assist in the implementation and control of product and process changes brought through R&D, Sales, Marketing, and others that offer added benefits to the customer and organization
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Shift Lead or Production Manager.
Sybil Responsibilities
- Responsible for properly setting up liquefier unit to run SYBIL. Check all pumps, valves, pipelines, hoses and connections for proper hook-up.
- Responsible for proper start up and shutdown of liquefier.
- Proper operation of liquefier so those specific temperature, solids, moisture and product consistencies are maintained.
- The ability to clearly communicate with plant personnel, R & D and Engineering regarding ideas, product variations, trial results, troubleshooting problems and trial successes.
- Responsible for proper chlorination and cleanup of liquefier (interior and exterior), pumps, floors and associated pipelines as required.
- Responsible for taking temperatures and performing moisture analysis.
- Maintain proper records (legible and accurate) of operation during shift, including Process Control Charts.
- Help in the operation, testing and monitoring of experimental equipment associated with SYBIL.
- Perform all sampling and testing as required.
- Be familiar and capable of doing CIP on the liquefier and associated pipeline. Initiate setup, teardown and troubleshoot of equipment.
- Certified forklift operator
- Inventories and orders ingredients
Warby Responsibilities
- Responsible for properly setting up equipment unit to run Warby Trials. Check all pumps, valves, pipelines, hoses and connections for proper hook-up.
- Responsible for proper start up and shutdown of Warby Equipment .
- Proper operation of equipment so those specific temperature, solids, moisture and product consistencies are maintained.
- The ability to clearly communicate with plant personnel, R & D and Engineering regarding ideas, product variations, trial results, troubleshooting problems and trial successes.
- Responsible for proper chlorination and cleanup of equipment (interior and exterior), pumps, floors and associated pipelines as required.
- Responsible for taking temperatures and performing moisture analysis.
- Maintain proper records (legible and accurate) of operation during shift, including Process Control Charts.
- Help in the operation, testing and monitoring of experimental equipment associated with Warby.
- Perform all sampling and testing as required.
- Be familiar and capable of doing CIP on the liquefier and associated pipeline. Initiate setup, teardown and troubleshoot of equipment.
- Certified forklift operator
- Inventories and orders ingredients
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent
Experience:
- 2+ years of manufacturing experience preferred
- Prior high speed, high tech manufacturing experience
Requirements:
- Ability to read and write effectively in English
- Ability to contribute in a teamwork environment
- Ability to perform basic math equations
- Ability to utilize computers & software programs proficiently
- Ability to communicate effectively to ensure product flow to next workstation
- Ability to perform problem solving skills, apply creative thinking, use resources, and make effective decisions
- Ability to effectively plan and organize
- Ability to contribute to a safe and organized work environment
- Ability to work variable shifts, weekends, and/or holidays
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position outlined in the Physical Demands Analysis (PDA)
- Ability to learn new skills and adapt to change as the organization continues to improve processes
- Ability to draw conclusions based on analysis of data from multiple sources
- Maintain prompt and regular job attendance
- Work schedule subject to change depending on Project Warby trial requirements
- Additional Job Description
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