JOB TITLE: Seasoning Operator
JOB TYPE: Skilled Level General Labor
LOCATION: Hanover, Pennsylvania
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Seasoning Operator is responsible for seasoning product to required standards while maintaining a continuous flow of product to the packaging lines. Responsibilities include making minor adjustments to the machinery to achieve the correct product and seasoning flow, troubleshooting, maintenance of machinery, and record keeping.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Safety Regulations consistently.
• Maintains seasoner with correct seasoning at appropriate levels.
• Identifies seasoning equipment problems and corrects problems.
• Assembles and disassembles seasoning line equipment correctly.
• Handles line clean-ups and changeovers.
• Performs chemical, Kosher, and allergen cleaning.
• Performs seasoner set-up duties.
• Completes documentation for monitoring the seasoning process.
• Performs minor adjustments and maintenance on all equipment.
• Retrieves correct and adequate supplies from the warehouse to sufficiently stock lines.
• Assists R&D in testing of new seasoning and conducting trials.
• Performs all sanitation of scales and seasoning tumblers.
• Calibrates load cells for accurate seasoning application.
• Ensures product is within QA specifications and adjusts if necessary.
• May perform seasoning checks on finished product.
• Performs verification on level sensors using calibration tools.
• Performs verification on no-seasoning laser sensor.
• Assists with scale calibration.
• Utilizes operator interface panels to perform seasoning drop tests, adjust seasoning settings, and operate equipment.
• Performs troubleshooting and corrective actions for seasoning issues.
• May perform other duties as required.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.
Experience: 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required.
PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Sitting: Seldom
Driving: Occasionally
Standing: Continuously
Walking: Frequently
Using hands: Continuously
Climbing: Occasionally
Squatting/Kneeling: Frequently
Talking/Hearing: Continuously
Two Handed Carry: Frequently
Reaching: Continuously
Pushing: Continuously
Pulling: Continuously
Overhead Work Standing: Frequently
Ladder Climbing: Occasionally
Repetitive Twisting Standing: Frequently
Fine motor Skills/Manipulation: Continuously
Bending: Continuously
Vison (Far, Near, Peripheral, and Depth Perception): Continuously
Follow Directions and Routines: Frequently
Concentrate, Memorize, and Recall: Frequently
Analyze Data: Seldom
Problem Solving: Seldom
Work Independently with Appropriate Judgment: Frequently
Read, Write, Comprehend Numbers and Words: Frequently
Lift/Carry/Push Weight:
Up to 10 lbs.: Continuously
Up to 25 lbs.: Frequently
Up to 50 lbs.: Frequently
Up to 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never (must be with assistance)
More than 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never (must be with assistance)
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; and caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $20.45
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