Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift

Location Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States of America Category Supply Chain & Manufacturing Job Id Req-040905 Job Type Full time Plant Shift: 4:00 PM-2:00 AM Hourly Rate: $24.93 an hour The Equipment Operator is responsible to work with other employees as a team for all areas of the plant. The operators are specifically responsible for operating and maintaining equipment. The Equipment Operator will rotate among the different areas in the process area on a regular and frequent basis. The equipment owner is responsible for starting up and operating automated production equipment and monitoring the efficiency, quality, and safety of production processes. This position will report to and is assigned to a scheduled crew. Essential Job Duties: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Production, Quality & Sanitation Coordinate and ensure production equipment is ready for production runs and batches Prepare and weigh dry and liquid ingredients as necessary by reading and following recipes in English using SAP Perform duties into the SAP system Coordinate end of production run duties Perform daily safety and quality checks and audits in English of equipment and personnel React to equipment conditions that force a cleaning situation Assist other crew members in staging for upcoming runs/batches and the oncoming crews Clean and sanitize production equipment and areas in a timely manner Make necessary preparations for the next cleaning/maintenance phase Monitor/control equipment, ensuring all quality attributes are being met; inspects for deviations while reacting to same; and maintains accurate documentation Maintenance Checks parts out of and returns to stockroom utilizing SAP to ensure stockroom inventory accountability Performs maintenance on equipment and enter information into SAP in English Coordinate and partner with other employees to diagnose and solve mechanical issues Performs daily safety check of the assigned Forklift in accordance with company policy Administrative Utilize problem solving methodologies to identify and prevent potential problems and implement improvements Prepare, write and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and other technical documentation as needed in English Leadership Support integration of new methods or technology being installed Coach and support other employees on quality standards, maintenance issues, safety improvements and area improvements Performs other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: At a minimum, two-three (2-3) years documented work experience in a manufacturing environment. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Demonstrate the ability to read, write and comprehend English as it relates to job tasks Plan, organize, and schedule work independently Knowledge of GMP’s, safety standards and food allergens and demonstrated ability to react and communicate effectively to issues Basic knowledge of mechanical processes Ability to operate and perform tasks on a personal computer, programs and data entry Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport with internal and external team members and to train and coach others as necessary Ability to read and use instrumentation (temperature, pressure, etc.) Demonstrated ability to use tools including precision, hand, and powered Ability to be LOTO certified and forklift certified Ability to work with pork, chicken, beef and shellfish products in addition to many other ingredients and allergens Ability to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for position Excellent attention to detail Physical Demands: Position works in a manufacturing environment. Job incumbent must be able to work in areas that are hot or cold, surfaces may be slippery, climb ladders/stairs, or work in tight quarters Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, co…

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