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FERNLEY, NV

Equipment Operator

SPARKS, NV

Order:

1061010

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Long Term POLICY:

A. PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating equipment in a safe and effective manner as well as performing necessary tasks related to production. They are responsible for inspecting and monitoring equipment on a regular basis during the entire shift. They are trained to adjust the speed of the equipment in addition to loading it with materials.

B. ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Operate equipment related to food production to include: milling, sifting, grinding and packaging. Responsibilities also include moving food containers, dumping product into equipment, cleaning of equipment and surroundings and facility as directed.
• Understands, participates and is aligned with Leach's Food safety goals and objectives.
• Responsible for inspecting each part of the equipment, testing different parts for effective function before using the equipment.
• Remain vigilant for alarms or other signs of equipment malfunction, and shut down equipment and notify supervisors when necessary.
• Record production and test data, such as processing steps, batch records, and test results.
• Observe gauges, dials, and product characteristics, and adjust controls in order to maintain appropriate flow of ingredients.
• Clean, wash, and sterilize equipment and production area using approved cleaning methods, including sterilizing solutions or rinses. Remove trash and other undesired material from area on a constant basis.
• Maintain attention to food safety issues as prescribed in training routines.
• Responsible for special assignments as required.

B. MAJOR OR UNUSUAL PROBLEMS

• Failure of equipment or established procedure that compromises food safety
• Recognizing failure of equipment with potential to injure or cause great damage to equipment.
• Recognize possible cross contamination issues in an effort to protect and maintain quality of produced product.

C. DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY

Primary Authority

• Reporting Food Safety and Quality issues to Management Recommends to Management
• Possible improvements to process based on accrued experience.
• Possible improvements to food safety procedures.
• Possible improvements to employee safety based on experiences of possible hazards.

D. PRINCIPAL CONTACTS

PURPOSE

FREQUENCY

Line Leads and Production Supervisors as needed to ensure smooth operation of department. Informational/directional Throughout shift Other department supervision to aid in accomplishment of corrective actions consistent with company goals Informational/directional As needed

E. OTHER AIDS TO PROBLEM SOLVING

• Leach's Food Safety and Quality Management System
• Raw Material Specifications
• Finished Goods Specifications
• Product Formulas

F. HUMAN RELATIONS SKILLS

ORAL SKILLS:

• Interaction with other employees in a positive manner.
• Interaction with Line Leads and Management related to performance of duties.

WRITTEN SKILLS

• Production/batch records
• Equipment sanitation records
• QA/QC records

Pay Rate :

17.50

Skills:

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