General Labor Hourly Job description template
Location: Ashland, OH
Department: Processing
JOB TITLE: Flavor Operator
WORKDAY LEVEL: HP02
BASE RATE PER HOUR:
SHIFT:
# OF OPENINGS:
HOURS:
(Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays.)
JOB SUMMARY/ JOB DUTIES:
The Flavor Operator, under the general supervision, is responsible for the safe, efficient, and continuous operators of appropriate seasoning coverage on product..
- Monitors and replenishes seasoning and/or toppings on overhead to ensure proper seasoning coverage on product.
- Properly plans ahead for product/seasoning changeovers to efficiently change from one product item to another.
- Keeps tumblers/scales and work areas clean, wipes equipment down in accordance to the allergen program.
- Prepares tumblers/machines for re-work of product.
- Immediately reports any equipment problems to the maintenance team.
- If qualified, operates machinery if necessary.
- Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
- Stores supplies in designated areas.
- Keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstruction; removes trash from work area floor.
- Follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes and weights; identifies/reports issues with equipment; reports all job-related injuries to supervision.
- Works with QA to ensure product is in specification.
- Participates in sensory testing.
- Mandatory overtime may be required.
- May perform other duties as required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting: Seldom Standing: Continuously Walking: Frequently
Driving: Occasionally Using hands: Continuously Climbing: Occasionally
Stooping, Kneeling: Frequently Talking, Hearing: Continuously Tasting, Smelling: Frequently
Floor to Waist Lift: Frequently Waist to Eye Lift: Frequently Two Handed Carry: Frequently
One Handed Carry: Seldom Pushing: Frequently Pulling: Frequently
Overhead Work Standing: Frequently Low Work Standing: Occasionally Kneeling: Frequently
Low Work Sitting: Seldom Squat: Frequently
Repetitive Squatting: Frequently Repetitive Twisting Standing: Frequently Repetitive Twisting Sitting: Frequently
Balance on Level Surfaces: Continuously Balance on Uneven Surfaces: Continuously Balance on Beam/Scaffold: Frequently
Hand Dexterity: Continuously Finger Dexterity: Continuously
Weight:
Up to 10 lbs.: Continuously Up to 25 lbs.: Frequently Up to 50 lbs.: Occasionally
Up to 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never More than 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Lighting: Good Temperature: Fair Ventilation: Good
Vibration: Good
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