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Production Operator- APC

The Lauridsen Group -
Boone, IA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Lifting equipment
Safety regulations
Basic math
Moving
English
Forklift
High school diploma or GED
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Equipment malfunction response
Packaging (food)
Technical troubleshooting support
Materials handling
Pallet jack
Cross-functional collaboration
Safety standard operating procedures
Material handling equipment operation

Full Job Description

Promote safety, maintain a sanitary food environment, and ensure that only the highest quality product is made. Work shift schedules including weekends and holidays, and overtime as needed.

JOB DUTIES:

Operate production equipment under the supervision of the shift supervisor as follows:
Packaging
Monitor product volume, temperatures, times, and pressure readings
Monitor gauges and record information as needed
Know the type of product, the source, and all the handling procedures involved in each processing procedure.
Full understanding of product flow.
Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility.
Maintain general housekeeping of production areas.
Perform tasks of receiving product, starting, running, shutting down, and cleaning the dryer/evaporator and associate equipment.
Collect hourly production readings, color, moisture and temperature, monitor bag house, check air pressure, monitor machinery and notify supervisor when something is out of specification.
Ensure all charts are charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory regulations.
Ensure all paperwork is done correctly and completely.
Operate pallet jack and forklift.
Prepare bags to fill using established label and numbering system in accordance with procedures.
Proficient computer skills to print out packaging labels.
Fill, weigh, seal and load bags on pallets (must be able to lift 60 lb. bags 6 feet high).
Bag and blend finished powder, weigh and sample product, palletize product and move pallets (may require a forklift or pallet jack).
Comply with, and follow, company food safety and quality policies.
Adhere to all SOPs, procedures and quality requirements.
Perform elementary mechanical and carpentry repairs throughout plant as instructed by supervision.
Engage in continuous improvement and process improvement
Anticipate problems and implement solutions
Demonstrate good judgement in safeguarding customer, company, vendor and employee information.
Assume responsibility for the attainment of plant goals and objectives.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and communications with employees from all other departments and peers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to prepare and operate all packaging machinery.
Have general knowledge of production/manufacturing methods.
Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner and in accordance with established procedures.
Ability to learn to handle inedible protein materials in accordance with established sanitary procedures and practices.
Ability to understand and follow established work procedures, including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines.
Must be able to read, write and speak in English, to prepare and comprehend logs, schedules, and communicate with fellow employees.
Ability to operate forklift/pallet jack.
Ability to perform basic math skills.
Ability to move freely throughout plant with sustained physical/mental effort to climb, sample and clean equipment and work areas.
Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods.
Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions and situations as they arise, notifying appropriate staff of problems beyond scope of normality.
Ability to cooperate with all staff.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work daily and overtime as necessary.
Ability to assist in all work areas.
Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of APC
Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising when necessary, promptly share relevant information with others
Is open to changing situations and is willing to perform all tasks when and where assigned
Able and willing to perform task and duties independently
Maintains a positive and professional attitude and work ethic
Follow all GMPs and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory, food, safety, quality and sanitation requirements.

BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Approximate: 8 Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Key: Occasional = 0% - 33%

Frequent = 34% - 66%

Continuous = 67% - 100%

N/A = Not Applicable

Standing Continuous

Sitting Occasional

Walking Frequent

Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping Frequent

Reaching Above Shoulder Frequent

Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) Frequent

Confined Spaces Occasional

Working on Heights:

Unprotected Heights Occasional

Protected Heights Occasional

Lifting weights from 1 to 80 lbs. at waist level Frequent

Lifting weights from 1 to 60 lbs. at floor level Frequent

Lifting weights from 1 to 50 lbs. at shoulder level Frequent

Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials

Weighing with up to 80 lbs. of force. Frequent

Working with/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment Continuous

Operating a Motor Vehicle (as a part of your job) N/A

Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery Occasional

Hand Movements:

Recording Data Frequent

Operating Office Equipment N/A

Operating Computer N/A

Simple Grasping (right and left) Frequent

Firm Grasping (right and left) up to 80 lbs of force Frequent

Fine Manipulating (right and left) Occasional

Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls Occasional

Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access

Required Information and to Perform Job Duties Yes

Color Definition N/A

Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate

and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform

Job Duties Yes

Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas Yes

Office Occasional

Multiple Locations Occasional

Plant Continuous

Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area Continuous

Rough Terrain Occasional

Other N/A

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or GED certificate required.

Experience: Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.

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