PRIMARY DUTIES

The primary duties of a Production Operator I are:

• Follows, without exception, all work instructions and safety rules, including use of all PPE and safety equipment
• Participates in the general housekeeping of plant and work area
• Understands basic monitoring of assigned equipment including start up-shut down & lockout/tag-out procedures for equipment responsibilities       
• Monitors and reports any warning lights promptly
• Able to demonstrate fork lift proficiency (pending formal training)
• Maintains expected quality standards
• Able to use digital scales in metric and US standard units
• Properly loads mixers
• Able to complete required data entry into production systems, accurately, with some assistance
• Generally performs, with supervision, entry level production tasks which include:
• Operating processing equipment
• Moves and stages materials
• Packages products
• Enters data into the computer system
• Monitors equipment, keeping processes running at desired run rates.
• Able to use and monitor computerized display and control screens
• Works under direction from peers, team leaders, & shift managers
• Maintains proper documentation including batch tickets and partial bags.
• Generally assists in preparation of batches and operation of processing equipment.
• Team player
• Good oral and written communication skills.  Able to properly use plant radios and intercom system
• Works mandatory overtime as required.

Required Skills

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• Good math, reading, communication, and organizational skills
• Must display fundamental computer literacy.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A PRODUCTION  

• Participates and contributes through involvement with teams
• Demonstrates a willingness to assist co-workers in areas outside of their direct responsibility
• Routinely prepares batches, follows work instructions, and operates equipment properly, with some supervision.
• Consistently meets production goals.
• Can perform plant specific requirements for progression
• Must have no attendance issues (always on time; under 5 unscheduled absences)
• Must not have been placed on any form of Performance Corrective Action over the preceding six months
• In the current position one year (usually).
• Most recent performance rating was “successful” or better.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Lean Six Sigma
• Able to use, facility specific, PLC based process control systems used in the manufacturing process.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to stand.
• The employee is frequently required to walk, climb stairs, use hands to remove or lift boxes, stretch and reach with arms extended, and stoop. 
• The employee must, regularly, lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, alone, and occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds, with assistance.

DEMONSTRATES PROFICIENCY IN THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Accountability for Results: Demonstrates a bias for action – translates goals and objectives into actionable plans and results.
• Build and Lead Effective Teams: Attracts and retains the best people. Invests in people to ensure organizational success. Actively manages Performance.
• Fosters Change and Innovation: Seeks solutions that strengthen quality, value, service and effectiveness. Respectfully challenges the way “things are done” and supports others in doing so.
• Creates Value for Customers: Anticipates and responds to market trends and opportunities. Delivers on promises made.
• Demonstrates Business Acumen and Business Agility: Knows the specifics of the business. Engages in effective operational and strategic planning.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities

Required Experience