Production Operator I and II

Job Description Revised June 2020

Supervisor’s Title:               Production Team Lead

Department:                        Production

Exempt Status:                    Hourly

 

Job Summary

Perform all functions related to grain milling and sifting, grain storage/movement, product flow, and manufacturing of finished products.

 

 

 

Essential Functions

• Operate production/cleaning line equipment and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Verify product integrity during the manufacturing process.
• Assist the Maintenance team in repairing, maintaining, and installing equipment as required.
• Perform minor repairs or general maintenance as required.
• Perform equipment or product changeovers as designated by the Production Manager.
• Ensure the work areas are kept clean and free of debris and foreign material.
• Have a basic understanding of equipment functions, standard operating procedures and job safety analysis.
• Perform general preventative maintenance procedures on cleaning line/production equipment.
• Communicate with plant personnel from other departments on equipment troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Package finished product.
• Provide on-the-job training for employees.
• Complete daily production logs and shift reports including all Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) forms.
• Operate and adjust production equipment to ensure that quality specifications are being met.
• Ensure that all quality control checks are being completed and documented.
• All employees have the responsibility to report food safety problems to their supervisor or someone with authority to initiate action.
• All employees shall identify any risk of intentional harm to the facility, personnel, or products.  All employees have the responsibility to report unauthorized persons to their supervisor or a manager who will challenge the individual and/or escort them from the site.
• Time stress related to fast paced work and multi-task requirements.

Additional Functions

• Liason with other production personnel to ensure that production plan is being followed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing