Job description

Job Title: Operator II

Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Location: Sinking Spring – Bird Division

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Effective Date: May 17, 2021

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Hours: Mill

1stShift 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday

2ndShift 3:30 PM to Midnight Monday through Friday

James Street

1stShift 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM Monday through Friday

2ndShift 3:45 PM to 12:15 am Monday through Friday

*Additional hours may be required to complete assigned tasks*

SUMMARY

Operates an automated, high-output machine and provides labor as packer and stacker in a general production worker position. The machine operator will pack and assist stacker as appropriate. The employees may rotate positions during shift to produce quality-finished product and meet production goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review production schedule to determine total run quantity. Notify supervisor if revisions are needed due to work order specifications, established priorities, and availability of ingredients, machines and equipment.
• Understands and references machine set-up guide to properly set and run machines.
• Start machine by engaging controls. Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards. Set, adjust and troubleshoot as needed.
• Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect products verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement to meet specifications.
• Identify defective items, remove and refer to supervision for direction. Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items.
• Set pace on line and work with other employees to meet or exceed production goals.
• Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups, jams or glue that isn't sticking properly.
• Attach identification labels to finished packaged items, or place labels, such as lot numbers or shipping destinations.
• Stock and sort product and replenish packaging supplies.
• Count and record finished and rejected packaged items.
• Package the product in the form in which it is to be sent out.
• Operates at least one automated, high output machine and satisfactorily completes all Operator I tasks.
• Displays a positive and uplifting attitude towards peers.
• All Employees must actively participate in stretching exercises at the beginning of their shift; participate in product inventory as required; follow all company safety rules / procedures & OSHA Standards; follow established company rules & guidelines; follow established continuous improvement procedures & SQF standards. All employees must conform to the seasonal hours & demands of our business & perform other duties as assigned (includes but not limited to shoveling bulk grain or snow, painting, cleaning, maintenance, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

EVALUATION

The Operator II Employee will be evaluated by the Production Supervisor on or before the completion of the 90-day probationary period and at least annually thereafter.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisor responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below 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.

Job Specific – Ability to operate at least one of the automated, high-output machines as well as the ability to satisfactorily complete all Operator I essential duties.

Education - The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills – The ability to read, write and comprehend the English language. Employee must have legible handwriting of words and numbers for quality purposes.

Math Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands – Must be met by an employee to successfully perform job.

• Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Frequent need to talk or hear. Occasional need to sit; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 60 pounds 50% to 100% of shift.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
• Mechanical aptitude is necessary to succeed in working with machinery.

Work Environment – While working in this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is exposed to outside weather conditions – such as heat and cold. The warehouse is predominantly unheated and is not air-conditioned. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – Some Operator II’s may need Tow motor and electric jack certifications.

Please note that this job description does not imply or constitute a contract of employment nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to make changes to this job description at any time with or without notice.

Signatures

This job description has been approved by all levels of management:

Manager_______________________________________________

HR____________________________________________________

Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.

Employee_______________​_____________________ Date_________________________

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reading, PA 19608: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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