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MACHINE OPERATOR III - TOSEI OPERATOR - 2ND SHIFT

10479

Carthage, Missouri

General Labor / Operator / Sanitation

Second Shift

Regular Full-Time

No

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

The Tosei machine operator entails operating high speed sophisticated machines by managing settings and conducting tests to ensure a successful operation in the production process.

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Sets up, operates and tends the PT machines

Inspect equipment in use through troubleshooting, checking for any problems in them and fixing them immediately if any, in order to prevent breakdown in the course of work

Feed dough into the PT machine

Shovel filling into the PT machines

Monitor the PT process; conduct process checks to verify the filling, dough consistency and quality to spec immediately to avoid it getting worse

Running product to specifications, ie: overlaps, etc.

Assist with training backup personnel

Follows established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required

Follow all safety rules and regulations per established company policies

Operate a forklift/palletjack to pull and move raw materials

Bring any quality problems to the attention of the Lead/Manager/Supervisor

Bring any machinery problems to the attention of the Maintenance Team/lead

Perform all other duties as assigned

Follows established equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures as required

Employee Safety Responsibilities:

Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and horseplay

Use proper lifting techniques

Use mechanical assistance (handjack, forklift, manlift)

Use personal assistance (buddy)

Use handrails

Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Temperatures throughout plant average 50 degrees. Required to wear hairnet, smock, boots, ear plugs, gloves, plastic sleeves, and aprons provided by the Company. Need to comply with

Food Safety:

GMP'S, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF, and Quality requirements.

Position Qualifications

Prefer High School Diploma/GED

Be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail and the ability t work rapidly and with a high degree of accuracy

Math Skills

Reliable

Self-driven

Minimal Supervision

Forklift/Palletjack Certification

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

(Requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)

The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Continuously required to walk and stand.

Frequent reaching above shoulders, body bending/twisting/rotating, pull or push up to 300 pounds. Also frequent lifting in a range of 5ft up to 50 pounds, and carrying up to a distance of 6ft.

Occasional reaching/working above shoulders and carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, on occasion, driving a forklift/palletjack.

Will be exposed to loud industrial type environments commonly found at plants and working with power equipment.

Varied temperatures from hot and humid to very cold.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFNA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by stated, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Will the position manage others? Yes ☐ No ☒