Extruder Operator

Company: Calbee North America
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Benefits We Provide Our Valued Employees: -Medical Insurance: 4 pre-tax plansDental and Vision InsuranceLife and Disability InsuranceLegal & Identity Protection401K Pre-tax Retirement Plan and Company MatchingEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)8 Paid Holidays + Employee Birthday Holiday -24 Sick Hours (Can roll over as Floating Holidays if Perfect Attendance for the year)Monthly Employee Appreciation DayRetention Bonus up to $500Perfect Attendance Bonus up to $1000General Position SummaryResponsible for operating extruders, cutters and conveyers including starting up, shutting down, troubleshooting and cleaning each machine. Responsible for recording the required corresponding production data pertaining to the extruder area.Essential FunctionsEssential Job Duties and Responsibilities:---Inspects equipment daily to ensure it is clean and sanitary.---Conducts changeovers, and line/conveyor changes.---Monitors and adjust extruders by observing output quality.---Responsible for assembling and disassembling of extruders according to SOP. ---Troubleshoots and proactively solves potential problems with equipment.---Responsible for training/cross training new extruder operators.---Communicates with all members of the production, quality, and maintenance team to ensure positive flow of production and accomplish goals of the production schedule.---Responsible for attending and participating in assigned training sessions related to safety, GMPs, SOPs, HACCP and SQF; applying and demonstrating obtained knowledge and following all procedures and policies related to food safety.---Responsible for keeping work area safe and clean.---Adheres to all safety guidelines for job performed ---Other duties may be assigned by supervision as needed. -Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities:---Complies with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations.---Understands applicable SQF requirements. -Other & Miscellaneous:---Ability to work as part of a team; capable of learning multiple jobs and maintain a high quality of work.---Ability to identify and analyze issues---Ability to learn new procedures and concepts quickly---Desire to be a hands-on, on-the-floor oriented manufacturing team member.---Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.---Computer skills: Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook---Excellent interpersonal skills---Excellent attendance Job Dimensions Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:Accuracy, Analysis, Attention to Detail, Communication (Speaking, Reading, Writing) in English, Dependability/Reliability, Ethics, Flexibility/Adaptability, Initiative/Follow Through, Judgment, Leadership, Listening & Understanding, Math skills, Personal Computer Usage, Problem Solving, Product Knowledge, Relationship Building, Team Participation, Technical Communications, Time Management.Qualifications -Education & Work Experience:---High School Diploma or GED required---1-2 years of experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment---Extrusion, Milling, and/or Seasoning equivalent work experience preferred.Work Environment & Physical Demands -Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Work is performed in an office and production environments with moderate to loud noise levels.Work is performed in environments that can vary between high and/or low temperatures and areas that can also be wet and/or dusty.Physical Demands & Travel: -The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to stand and occasionally sit, walk, use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities include the ability to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen, measure or identify using eyesight and adjust vision focus.Infrequent travel required.The above job description identifies the essential job functions and skills needed by the person or persons assigned to this position. These job functions and skills are not intended to be a complete and exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the company. Employees are required to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The information contained herein is subject to change at the company's discretion.

Keywords: Calbee North America, Fairfield , Extruder Operator, Other , Fairfield, California