Follow all safety guidelines and procedures as required
Understand the Job Safety Analysis and Energy Safe Procedures for the position and machine
Ability to collaborate and communicate with all levels of employees and management
Understands and follows lockout – tagout procedures for assigned equipment.
Must be able to accurately read and interpret plant order information (POF), and complete required forms accurately and in a timely manner.
Understands and follows all quality rules and procedures and performs required quality checks on product being produced.
Understands and follows all SQF policies and procedures including, but not limited to, procedures for food safety, housekeeping, personal hygiene, and auditing.
Understands machine capabilities, in order, to determine if machine can produce product specified on the POF and ensures that all materials and parts needed for production run are available.
Performs set up of machine for production run as specified on the POF form and other set up documentation.
Ensures that machine speed and productivity is maintained adjusting as needed.
Organizes Assistant Operators and Inspectors for optimal efficiency. Coaching other employees on production, quality and safety.
Performs oil and grease procedures, replaces parts, and troubleshoots machine issues and performs minor equipment repairs as needed.
Ability to use hand truck, drum dolly and electric pallet jack
Performs housekeeping duties in work area, including sweeping, mopping, picking up and disposing of trash.
May be required to operate forklift truck.
Ability to read a tape measure.
Must possess basic math skills including ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use a computer and to use and understand computer software.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Supervisor or Manager.