Production Operator- APC

Promote safety, maintain a sanitary food environment, and ensure that only the highest quality product is made. Work shift schedules including weekends and holidays, and overtime as needed.#
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* JOB DUTIES:

*** Operate production equipment under the supervision of the shift supervisor as follows:
* Packaging* Monitor product volume, temperatures, times, and pressure readings
* Monitor gauges and record information as needed
* Know the type of product, the source, and all the handling procedures involved in each processing procedure.
* Full understanding of product flow.
* Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility.
* Maintain general housekeeping of production areas.
* Perform tasks of receiving product, starting, running, shutting down, and cleaning the dryer/evaporator and associate equipment.
* Collect hourly production readings, color, moisture and temperature, monitor bag house, check air pressure, monitor machinery and notify supervisor when something is out of specification.
* Ensure all charts are charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory regulations.
* Ensure all paperwork is done correctly and completely.
* Operate pallet jack and forklift.
* Prepare bags to fill using established label and numbering system in accordance with procedures.
* Proficient computer skills to print out packaging labels.
* Fill, weigh, seal and load bags on pallets (must be able to lift 60 lb. bags 6 feet high).
* Bag and blend finished powder, weigh and sample product, palletize product and move pallets (may require a forklift or pallet jack).
* Comply with, and follow, company food safety and quality policies.
* Adhere to all SOPs, procedures and quality requirements.
* Perform elementary mechanical and carpentry repairs throughout plant as instructed by supervision.
* Engage in continuous improvement and process improvement
* Anticipate problems and implement solutions
* Demonstrate good judgement in safeguarding customer, company, vendor and employee information.
* Assume responsibility for the attainment of plant goals and objectives.
* Maintain cooperative working relationships and communications with employees from all other departments and peers.#
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* JOB REQUIREMENTS:

*** Ability to prepare and operate all packaging machinery.
* Have general knowledge of production/manufacturing methods.
* Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner and in accordance with established procedures.
* Ability to learn to handle inedible protein materials in accordance with established sanitary procedures and practices.
* Ability to understand and follow established work procedures, including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines.
* Must be able to read, write and speak in English, to prepare and comprehend logs, schedules, and communicate with fellow employees.
* Ability to operate forklift/pallet jack.
* Ability to perform basic math skills.
* Ability to move freely throughout plant with sustained physical/mental effort to climb, sample and clean equipment and work areas.
* Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods.
* Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions and situations as they arise, notifying appropriate staff of problems beyond scope of normality.
* Ability to cooperate with all staff.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
* Ability to work daily and overtime as necessary.
* Ability to assist in all work areas.
* Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
* Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of APC
* Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising when necessary, promptly share relevant information with others
* Is open to changing situations and is willing to perform all tasks when and where assigned
* Able and willing to perform task and duties independently
* Maintains a positive and professional attitude and work ethic
* Follow all GMPs and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory, food, safety, quality and sanitation requirements.#
** BASIC

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

** Approximate:
12 Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)
** Key:
** Occasional         =       0% - 33%
Frequent             =       34% - 66%
Continuous        =       67% - 100%
N/A                      =       Not Applicable Standing
Continuous Sitting
Occasional Walking
Frequent Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping
Frequent Reaching Above Shoulder
Frequent Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.)
Frequent Confined Spaces
Occasional
** Working on Heights:
** Unprotected Heights
Occasional Protected Heights
Occasional Lifting weights from 1 to 80 lbs. at waist level
Frequent Lifting weights from 1 to 60 lbs. at floor level
Frequent Lifting weights from 1 to 50 lbs. at shoulder level
Frequent Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials
Weighing with up to 80 lbs. of force.
Frequent Working with/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment
Continuous Operating a Motor Vehicle (as a part of your job)
N/ARead/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery
Occasional
** Hand…