Salty Processing Operator

• Operates the processing/ equipment to produce product within guidelines established by Quality Assurance and to the highest possible standard of quality.
• Properly mixes ingredients
• monitors correct temperature/moisture and makes adjustments accordingly
• monitors product and removes any product that is improperly formed or overlapped.
• Operates and shuts down equipment in the processing/ area in accordance with established procedures to include change overs and preventative maintenance.
• Communicates and/or escalates quality issues to appropriate team members.
• Reads and understands batch sheets including following recipes and accurate weighing of raw materials.
• Monitors and logs current temperatures, mix times item numbers and raw material weights (piece weights of extruded product) and make adjustments accordingly.
• Monitors for possible foreign matter.
• Follows sanitation procedures for clean ups and change overs, including chemical handling.
• Tracks and disposes of waste accordingly.
• Moves raw ingredients using material handling equipment including but not limited to forklift and/or pallet jack.
• Maintains proper raw material levels at all times, unload raw materials trailer, and keeps appropriate personnel updated in raw material needs.
• Maintains inventory usage and proper disposal of cutter blades. Responsible for securing blades at all times and keeping Urschel Heads running efficiently.
• Tests and receives new oil
• treat, filter and test used oil. Maintains the proper level of oil in processing equipment.
• Maintains thorough understanding of heat exchanger system.
• If applicable, monitors correct seasoning coverage amount, makes adjustments accordingly.
• Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping/5S and personal protection
• keeps work area clean
• stores supplies in designated areas
• keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions
• removes trash from work area floor
• follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights of objects
• identifies/reports defective equipment
• reports all job-related injuries to supervision.
• May perform other duties as required.

High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.

competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.