Machine Operator II

This position is responsible for all aspects of setting up and running the production equipment. The Machine Operator II understands the product flow process and procedures, and ensures consistent, efficient, and effective workflow through the department.

• Understands and demonstrate safe work practices at all times; must stay focused on maintaining a safe work environment at all times.
• Follow all food safety required procedures.
• Check Quality characteristics while operating equipment.
• Operate production machine, including troubleshooting, cleanup, setup, basic quality control and waste control.
• Follow all necessary GMP's and ensure workers on the line are following them as well.
• Work with Maintenance Team to trouble-shoot minor machine problems.
• Observe and follow safety procedures using personal safety equipment and lo-out/tag-out procedures as required.
• Perform hourly quality checks on finished goods.
• Enter data into flex system.
• Assist in Production performing packaging duties as needed or requested.
• Provide support work for plant improvement projects as directed.
• Proper use of fish grinding and seed blending machinery and metal detector.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Two years (2) related experience operating production machines in a production environment

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

• Forklift experience preferred

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, read, comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence and memos

• Must possess organizational and teamwork skills

• Ability to add, subtract, and multiply

• Ability to repetitively lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand for 8-hour shifts

• High attention to detail

• Exposure to hot and cold climate - update to very specific to each position

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts