Production/Machine Operator

Company: Cortech
Location: Massillon
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Job Title Machine Operator
Job Description
I-PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Perform assigned duties in the manufacture of various work in process and finished products in designated areas with competence.
II-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to learn and demonstrate knowledge of these essential duties and responsibilities and will perform one or more of the tasks listed below:
1. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Set controls to proper dispensing set points.
Perform pre-operational safety checklist.
Fill Hema with ingredients and perform start-up weight check.
Adjust controls as necessary to produce a consistent ingredient dispense.
Check and record dispensed weights on IQS/Rainbow sheet.
Requires continuous attention to changes in machinery or operational procedures.
Must communicate with others to ensure proper production flow to avoid line downtime and waste and to reduce and eliminate rework.
Must communicate with appropriate personnel to ensure the quality of the finished product.
Job tasks will be performed in a professional manner and oriented to prevent the disruption of the production line.
Must follow good manufacturing practices.
Participate/support the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) and assist in corrective actions.
Follow all USDA, FDA, HACCP, and Quality rules and regulations. Take action and/or communicate with appropriate personnel to ensure QUALITY and FOOD SAFETY throughout each step of the production process.
Perform job duties in a safe manner, following all safety rules
Proficiently execute all checklists and forms relating to this job.
Job tasks will be performed in a professional manner and oriented to prevent the disruption of the production line.
Other duties will be assigned.
2. Process Monitoring and Quality Control
Ensure food safe handling procedures, and quality standards are followed
Perform online cleanliness and quality inspections/analysis
Stopping production if a defect is found
Making necessary process and/or equipment adjustments
Make approved adjustments as appropriate to maintain process parameters within designated limits
Make recommendations regarding improving process operations
Eliminate any source of contamination
3. Continuous Improvement
Monitor and identify abnormal, marginal, and ideal process conditions and practices
Inspect finished product to assure adherence to specifications such as appearance, foreign substances, and packaging or labeling requirements as required
Resolve problems such as downtime, waste, etc. by applying corrective action techniques.
Participate in 5S and 5 Why manufacturing techniques.
4. Operator Care
Perform minor adjustments and repairs to equipment (simple hand tools as required)
Monitor repairs and adjustments communicate with team lead, maintenance, and quality
5. Communication
Communicate with others to ensure proper production flow to avoid line downtime and waste and to reduce and eliminate rework.
Display clear communication during shift turnover
Communicate with appropriate personnel to ensure the quality of finished product
Communicate with appropriate personnel to ensure mechanical operation of equipment
Communicate effectively with all levels (other employees, Team Leaders, Management, and representatives of other departments)
6. Team Membership
Contributes to Heinz's vision of World Class Manufacturing by participating in Performance System Teams, working to continually improve processes, efficiencies, reducing waste, and minimizing costs. Able to record and track performance visually to be displayed and shared with Team members.
Display teamwork, a positive attitude, cooperation, and professionalism
Use problem-solving tools to continually improve process efficiency and reduce waste
Able to record and track performance
Contribute to team and self-development by participation in team meetings
Adhere to team code of conduct and values
7. Adherence to Policies and Procedures
Follow all Safety & Environmental guidelines/policies
Adhere to all GMPs and hygiene requirements.
Adhere to all plant rules and requirements
Perform routine housekeeping duties as required
Performs job assignments following all safety procedures, precautions and processes; including lockout/tag out and PPE where required.
8. Administrative
Monitor, record, and display line performance and material usage; Monitor and sustain Visual boards
Complete all paperwork and all other required documentation
III-KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
Perform basic mathematical skills.
Read, write and comprehend written instructions and technical applications
Mechanical aptitude
Effective communication skills
Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
IV-PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders and steps.
Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 45 pounds
Regularly work at heights greater than five feet.
Close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Regularly required to push, pull, or roll up to 400 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
Frequently exposed to cool and/or wet conditions.
Noise level is usually loud. Hearing protection is required.

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