Utility Operator (Manufacturing)

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JOB SCOPE/OBJECTIVES:

2nd shift position, 3:00pm to 11:00pm Monday through Friday. Starting rate of $23.35 plus shift differential.  Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing, from the preparation area to the end of the packaging area, according to established quality and sanitation standards.  Clean-up person works with chemicals and is not closely supervised.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• Hearing Protection
• Splash proof safety goggles or glasses
• Full face shield
• Steel-toed Boots or Shoes
• Neoprene, Rubber or Chemical Resistant Gloves
• Rubber or Chemical resistant apron or wetsuit

PHYSICAL DEMANDS CHARACHERISTICS:

Lifts 25 lbs. or less frequently; lifts 50 lbs. occasionally.  Walks and/or stands most of the day.  Bends and stoops frequently.  Reaches over head and stoops frequently.  May push/pull.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the above job.

While performing the responsibilities of the above job, the employee is required to talk and hear.  The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Complies with all applicable standards such as USDA, FDA, relevant CFRs, GFSI, and other applicable customer requirements. Adheres to HACCP, Allergen Control Program, GMPs, product specifications, and other QA plans and required process control procedures to ensure processes, work in progress, raw materials and finished goods meet the specified quality and standards.

Ability to understand the flow of product, water, chemicals, etc., through a series of pipes and equipment so as not to contaminate any sauce or otherwise damage product or equipment.

Ability to safely work with chemicals and perform lock-out/tag-out functions when needed to perform work.

Maintain area in a clean and safe manner by ensuring floor is clean of debris and garbage is emptied.

Must be self-motivated and work well without close supervision.  High degree of commitment to quality and safety required due to nature of job.

Flexibility to adjust to changing work hours based on production needs.  Ability to work all hours needed.  

Remove all garbage to compactor.

Notify Shift Supervisor of any issues promptly.  If necessary, also notify Supervisor or Mechanic if necessary. 

All other duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS:

The candidate should have the ability to interact with co-workers and establish a good working relationship with peers and supervision.