Responsible for complying and leading team compliance of all safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure equipment runs effectively and monitor production line to ensure efficiency.
• Set up machines (calibration, cleaning, adjustments) to start production.
• Responsible for disassembling & cleaning of equipment as necessary for product changes.
• Responsible for developing the skill to control machine settings and make adjustments on production equipment to optimize performance.
• Feed raw materials or parts to automatic machines.
• Inspect final product to assess quality and improve machine settings. Inspects product to verify conformance to customer specifications, including proper application of ingredients/materials.
• Analyzes production problems and assists team members in solving them.
• Responsible for QA control procedures and activities such as weight control, metal detector inspections, etc.
• Communicate and notify any equipment abnormalities, following the 5 maintenance basics. (5S, leaks, lubrication, routing and re-tight).
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department, line or team.
• Maintain records and prepare necessary reports.
• Follow plant good manufacturing practices (GMP’s).
• Operates auxiliary equipment associated with the operations of the machine including but not limited to weigh scales, conveyor systems, etc.
• Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Reports any unsafe or hazardous work conditions or safety-related issues to Management.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested by Management.