Req-60180 3rd Shift Salty Processing Operator (Open)

Hourly Job Description

Date:  12/10/13

Job Title:  Process Technician

To Be Completed By Corporate Compensation

Job Code:  C823

Grade:  HS06

FLSA Status: N

Dept./Location:  Kettle Operations

FLSA Exemption Test:   Does Not Apply

Reports To:  Supervisor

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Job Summary

Provides assistance in duties related to keeping the Processing Operations running smoothly.

Essential Job Duties

• Setup – Prepare and communicate pre-shift meeting performance indicators to DDS meetings
• Assign shift duties to Processing Dept staff based on production schedule needs, record on Labor Sheets.
• Assign Potato Receiving duties based on Potato Receipt delivery schedule
• Assign and/or Perform Oil Filtration duties as needed.
• Start-Up – check Kettle Lines PLC data bases to ensure proper cook profiles are set for product being produced (i.e., Regular, Reduced Fat).
• Monitor product flow with Packaging Room needs, to minimize downtime, and/or overflow back-up.
• Start- up – Record Oil meter numbers and Potato Bin inventory estimates.
• Monitor Batch weights to ensure proper batch weights are set for the gravities being used .
• Check Peeler brushes to ensure proper settings are in use based on crop being produced.
• Check Centrifuge settings are appropriate based on production (Regular vs. Reduced Fat)
• Assist and/or Perform Kettle Change overs
• Assist supervisor in achieving standard efficiencies by being at standard cost or below on a daily basis.
• Coordinate and obtain OT coverage for other shifts.
• Maintain GMP – by following and setting an example.
• Assist with communications to Quality Assurance, and participate in Shift Sensory Testing.
• Assist supervisor in completing daily line paperwork.
• Track kettle downtime on shift, coordinate with Mechanics to record reason codes accordingly
• Maintain a safe work environment by setting the example.
• Understand and observe safety rules
• Participate and/or support in CI initiatives to improve efficiencies.
• May provide 12 hour coverage for other Process Technician absences
• May perform other duties as required
• Adhere to company GMP’s, general and food safety standards.  Responsible for reporting all food safety and      quality issues to their Supervisor or Manager

Scope of Responsibility

No supervisory or budgetary responsibility. May serve in a lead role to other employees.

Supervisory Responsibility   N/A

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Attention to detail, Accuracy, mechanical ability, Able to lead people.

Language Skills (Written, verbal communication skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Mathematical Skills (Strong, average, weak mathematical skills)

Average

Machines, Tools, or Equipment Used (List major machines, tools, equipment used and how often they are used – occasionally, frequently, continuously)

All machines on line (continuously)

Professional Licenses or Certifications (List professional licenses or certificates required for the job)

N/A

Education and Experience  High school or GED

Physical Demands (

Place an “x” in the box for each of the categories below:

Sitting

Seldom:  x

Occasionally:

Frequently:

Continuously:

Standing

Seldom:

Occasionally:

Frequently:

Continuously:  x

Walking

Seldom:

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Frequently:

Continuously: x

Driving

Seldom:  x

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Using hands

Seldom:

Occasionally:

Frequently:

Continuously:  x

Climbing

Seldom:

Occasionally:  x

Frequently: 

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Stooping, Kneeling

Seldom:

Occasionally:

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Talking, Hearing

Seldom:

Occasionally:

Frequently: x

Continuously:

Tasting, Smelling

Seldom:

Occasionally: x

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Weight:  Place an “x” in the box for each of the categories below:

Up to 10 pounds

Seldom/Never:

Occasionally:

Frequently:

Continuously: x

Up to 25 pounds

Seldom/Never:

Occasionally:

Frequently:

Continuously: x

Up to 50 pounds

Seldom/Never:

Occasionally:  x

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Up to 100 pounds

Seldom/Never:  x

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More than 100 lbs

Seldom/Never:  x

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Work Environment

Place an “x” in the box for each of the categories below:

Lighting

Poor:

Fair: 

Good: x

Temperature

Poor:

Fair: 

Good: x

Ventilation

Poor:

Fair: 

Good: x

Vibration

Poor:

Fair:

Good: x

Noise

Poor:

Fair:  x

Good:

Other:

Poor:

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Adverse Working Conditions

Subject to indoor facility and outdoor weather conditions, dust, noise, heat/cold.

Travel Required

May be required to travel to other Snyder’s-Lance facilities, for training and/or participation in CI initiative events.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.