Production Operator in New Holland, Pennsylvania at Zausner Foods Corporation

Summary/Objective

This position operates packaging equipment in a food production line in an assembly process. This includes using equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along the production lines. Operates lines within quality specifications using procedures set by Company policy to ensure that final products meet high-quality standards. This position works under minimal supervision and directs work of line employees. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Independently runs and operates a specified production line
• Sets up line, prepares paperwork, drains line and assures readiness for production
• Ability to conduct full changeovers on applicable lines using proper procedure
• Ability to operate all aspects of the lines (lidders, film drives) and piston adjustments
• Completes required paperwork
• Actively participates and enforces continuous improvement process/TPM
• Understands and achieves efficiency objectives
• Operates packaging lines with quality specifications, ensure proper coding, quality, texture and weights. Monitor regularly following procedures if and when product or package is out of specifications
• Conducts line meetings daily to assure line team is aware of needs and schedule
• Ability to give direction and communicate with other employees on the line
• Ensures proper coding of product must double check and verify against quality management sheet and schedule
• Ability to operate, troubleshoots, and corrects coder and labeler equipment
• Ensures product quality
• Keeps work area neat and clean during and at end of run
• Performs daily PM’s, basic adjustments, checklist completion, and minor repairs
• Adjusts pressure valves, fill nozzles, water sets without the aid of maintenance
• Maintains equipment during operation
• Completes work requests as warranted and follows proper distribution procedure
• Follows all Quality policies & procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Follows all Safety policies & procedures and participates in monthly observations
• Trained and able to properly handle chemicals
• Trains other employees when needed
• Maintains regular, predictable attendance
• Rework product that is out of specification as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports, but does provide direction to production line employees.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an environment with the following conditions:

• Exposure to hot or cold Climate occasionally
• Exposure to chemical occasionally
• Exposure to noise and vibration continuously/frequently
• Exposure to wet and humid conditions continuously/frequently

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.

• Stand – continuously/frequently
• Stoop/Bend – occasionally
• Squat – occasionally
• Crawl – occasionally
• Climb Stairs or ladders – occasionally
• Reach – chest level, above or below – continuously/frequently
• Push – 50 lbs. occasionally
• Pull – 50 lbs. occasionally
• Lift/carry – 50 lbs. continuously/frequently

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours vary depending on the shift and department. Overtime and weekend work is required at times. Vacation coverage as needed.

Travel

None is required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English
• 1-3 years’ experience working in a food manufacturing environment

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience as an operator in food manufacturing environment
• Computer skills and basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Mechanical aptitude

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None is required for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Eligible to work in USA.

Food Safety and Product Quality

This position is responsible for supporting the food safety management system and for communicating food safety issues to the Quality Department.

Affirmative Action Plan/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Savencia Cheese USA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice