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Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE: Ensure quality products are produced through the proper operation of extrusion (and related) equipment. Set-up equipment and produce products using run sheets and written formulas. DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Helps assemble, calibrate, operate, and monitor extruder and all auxiliary equipment (pumps, micro-motions, dry coating applicator, tanks, agitators, etc.) of one extrusion system. • Inspects and evaluates equipment hourly; adjusts equipment variables to meet equipment and product requirements. • Frequently dumps/weighs, carries, and stacks up to 50-pound bags of ingredients and/or product. • Operates forklift and hand-held scanners to remove ingredients from inventory for use in production. • Assists in evaluating orders; ensures paperwork is complete and accurate on all processing conditions; completes status reports. • Calculates rates and performance percentages for product runs. • Distinguishes colors and duplicates those colors in the extrusion process. • Establishes and maintains an effective line of communication with Quality Assurance department. • Thoroughly understands all quality assurance procedures and programs; ensures all products are within individual client specifications. • Monitors and manages shrink losses to acceptable limits/standards. • Responsible for all product quality attributes. • Evaluates product quality attributes; makes immediate adjustments to correct out-of-specification products. • Anticipates technical problems; proactively troubleshoots (where appropriate) and makes technical adjustments and/or notifies maintenance. • Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work area and environment. • Participate in a full facility and equipment clean-up between each product run as directed. • Ensures required changeovers are completed accurately and efficiently. • Knowledge & proficiency in Alphia Business Systems as it relates to Position. • Responsible for becoming familiar with GMP’s and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for all products. • Complete simple production reports • Required to notify a supervisor or a lead employee of any situation or observation that may adversely affect food safety and/or quality. • Ensure the requirements of the CCP are met, and if a deviation occurs, notify Supervisor and Quality departments to hold all affected product. • Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required).
• Education level: High school diploma and/or GED preferred. • Experience: Entry level • Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals. • Excellent communication skills • Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner. • Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form. • Basic math skills include addition, subtraction, and percentages. • Ability to multi-task.
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