Processing Operator (3rd Shift) - Sensible - Full-time

Basic Purpose

Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains fryer, seasoning, and raw pellet blending equipment, assuring that preset standards for product safety & quality and machine productivity are attained on a continuous basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Processing Operator (PO) works under the direction of the production supervisor and consults the production schedule to determine the item scheduled to run.
• The PO selects the correct formula of processing parameters’ and sets the machine controls as necessary.
• PO will make the necessary installations, and adjustments, and fine-tunes the equipment to comply with the current specifications for pellet quality.
• The PO continuously monitors the equipment in the process area and adjusts as necessary and as determined by supervision, quality control, and management.
• The PO must be able to make independent judgments relative to machine function, use common tools as needed, and communicate effectively with Quality and maintenance personnel.
• Must follow all GMP requirements as they pertain to safety, quality, and food safety
• Ensure Assigned documentation is completed accurately and timely
• The PMO must understand HACCP and Food Safety principles and verify compliance to all Critical Control points and Preventative Quality Checkpoints to ensure a safe quality product is produced consistently.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Equipment and area cleaning as needed. Maintains appropriate levels of mixed raw materials.