Operator Processing 6

• Ownsequipment activity fromEvenflowsthrough Preheat.

• Effectively cleansand maintainsEvenflowsthrough Preheat 

• Fills,operates, and drainsall water systems associated with processing equipment in a manner tomaintainlevels,maintainquality,maintainequipment integrity, and minimize total water usage.

• Implementschanges to settings on all processing equipment, as specified by the supervisor, in such a manner to prevent problems with downstream equipment, keep line volume consistent,maintainproductintegrityand maximize recovery. This would include the Halo Vision System [optical sorter].

• Utilizesprocess controlsystemandmaintaina feedback method with supervisors and maintenance to ensure systems function properly and maximize equipment and/or labor efficiency through automation.

• Controlsall processing equipment tomaintainsanitary conditions and coordinate/communicate line downtime activities with Sanitation Lead. 

• Controlsproduct waste systems tomaintainsanitary conditions within the plant and maximize recovery.

• Starts, stops, and adjustsall processing equipment in sequence for: Cut changes, Equipment problems, Line downtime, Emergency situations, and Shutdowns.

• Usesprocesscontrol system tomonitorequipment efficiency and settings.

• Monitorsproduct levels inevenflowbins to keep line volume consistent.

• Maintainsblend rates to aid in achieving consistent finished quality.

• Monitorsraw product quality.

• Monitorsprocessing lab results and make/suggest changes to equipment and settings as needed.

• Obtainsa waste sample for thebactilab once ashift.

• Performswater quality/salinity checks on the PEF [pre-heater] and enter them into QA Process 

• Maintainsconstant communication with QA personnel, and Supervisorgroup.

• Understandsthe functionand hazards of various cleaningchemicals, andmust be able to perform various product testing procedures. 

• Shovelsproductspills.

• Performscleanupsas assigned and other sanitation duties.

• Wearsthe requiredPPE.

• CompletesCL’s, CIL’s, and FSIL’s.

• Performsother duties as assigned

Education:(Required & Preferred)

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

• Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certification arerequired. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements. 

Skills andExperience: 

• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral. (Requirementmay vary by location). 

• Must be able to be qualified withintime framesestablishedbyfacility. 

• Ability to perform basic math functions,required. 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer operation knowledge, data entry skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office programs. <