Machine Operator - Orrtanna, United States - Knouse Foods

Knouse Foods

Verified Company

Orrtanna, United States

2 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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Machine Operator #1 (Grade 6)_
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following._
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(Performs other assignments or duties as required.)_
- _Tends and operates cannery machines. Operates one or more machines at a time. Communicates with other machine operators to maintain continuous flow on production line. Makes minor line changes._
- _Starts and stops machine and observes operation to detect any malfunctions. Reports malfunctions to supervisor and/or mechanic. _
- _Verifies use of correct supplies, including cartons, cans, lids, labels, etc., against production schedule. Checks supplies for damages, such as dented cans. Reports any concerns or signs of product tampering to the Supervisor immediately._
- _Verifies accuracy and enters product codes as required. Changes time codes on an hourly basis._
- _Feeds product, raw materials, and or supplies into machine by hand, or by conveyor, hopper, and other feeding devices. Monitors product temperature to ensure standards achieved, as required. Replenishes machine supplies during operation._
- _Makes minor adjustments and repairs, such as adjusting filler weights, cleaning machine, and clearing away damaged product._
- _Records information, such as number of products produced or number of damage items, as required. Tracks and explains downtime. Completes appropriate reports and paperwork._
- _Inspects processed product. Checks to ensure accurate product coding. Removes improperly processed or damaged product from production line._
- _Removes samples from line for testing._
- _Keeps work area clean and orderly._
- _Reports any Food Safety, Food Quality Issues to Supervisor immediately._
- _Barrels off or reprocesses product, as required._
- _Wears personal protective equipment, when required._
- _Uses pliers, screwdriver, and other small hand tools when making minor machine adjustments._
- _Uses crowbar to line up skids when running depalletizer._
- _Uses utility knife to cut tape and binding straps._
- _Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and complete paperwork. Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and communicate issues and problems. _
- _While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit while monitoring machine operations; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls when making machine adjustments; and reach with hands and arms to load supplies into machines. The employee frequently is required to walk and climb when machines are operated from an elevated platform. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl when maneuvering around machinery._
- _The employee must regularly lift up to 20 pounds and move up to 50 pounds when replenishing machine supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception in order to visually monitor machine operations. _

Pay:
$19.11 per hour

Schedule: