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Job Description

_MASTER OPERATION TECHNICIAN_

_GENERAL PURPOSE_

Demonstrate proficiency in a range of processes, procedures, and equipment to perform various operator roles, including those of a highly skilled nature, in the plant production environment. Serve as a resource to others to solve problems and/or assist with operator activities or production equipment.

_JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES_

• Perform a variety of line duties within the manufacturing environment to include highly skilled / senior-level processing, machine operator, and/or break relief operator jobs (e.g., Receiver, Blend/Filler/CIP/Retort/ Evaporator/Pasteurizer operators). This may include troubleshooting and performing minor maintenance repairs

• Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor equipment on the production line

• Ensure that the proper materials are used for each product being produced

• Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks

• Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format

• Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment; complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run

• Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed

• Troubleshoot and resolve moderate to complicated operating difficulties

• Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production

• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s

• Review process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot

• Assist with training efforts in functional area as needed

• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

_EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE_

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 2 to 4 years of manufacturing/production experience, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry

• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

_KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES_

• Considerable knowledge of plant operations

• Proficiency with company computer systems

• Able to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessories

• Able to take initiative in performing job and seek increased responsibilities

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Able to follow directions and meet deadlines

• Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems

• Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

**Pay Range** 23.70 - 26.00