A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
In-Person
Competitive Salary
1 Years Experience
High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Day, Evening Shift / Full-Time
Description Position Summary:
Responsible for operating the enrobing and cooling tunnels that are used to coat and temper our chocolate confections. Also responsible for operating melters and tempering units as well as recording critical quality information throughout the shift to ensure the operation is running within specified parameters. Responsible for product floor inventory based on daily usage and orders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Work in a safe and efficient manner.
Follow all quality and GMP guidelines at all times.
Thorough working knowledge of Enrober operational procedures.
Adjust functional devices and control instruments on enrobers and tempering units for proper operation.
Determine by regular inspections, the repair and maintenance necessary to prevent breakdowns.
Fill chocolate melters, as needed.
Maintain and record all critical quality information relevant to operating enrobers (Temperatures, Weights, temper of chocolate).
Report any needed repairs immediately to shift manager and maintenance technician.
Using our ERP system (ROSS) issue raw material to production jobs as needed.
Responsible for issuing material/product to the correct job along with returning any leftover material/product to the proper LPN and Lot number before a new order starts and ends.
Communicate with the kitchen and packaging via the Microsoft Teams application if there is any downtime or the estimated finish time of an order.
Work with a can-do attitude and what can I do to help.
Always keep work area and enrobing operation neat and clean.
Make necessary repairs on equipment where maintenance is not needed.
Visually look for any leaks or missing parts on machine. Report to maintenance immediately for a work order.
Assist maintenance and sanitation associates with making equipment or product changeovers.
Assist department manager with production scheduling and associate assignments.
Initiate purchase orders for parts or supplies needed in department.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Employee will perform job duties in a manufacturing environment and must be comfortable with daily exposure to noise, dust, and variation in temperature ranging from 60-100 degrees. Frequently required to bend, stoop, twist, and turn over an 8-hour shift.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Authority:
To make decisions concerning product quality.
To direct hourly associates concerning job assignments.
To direct hourly associates on what to specifically look for on product quality and how pretzels, chips, and grahams should go through enrobers.
Qualifications:
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English
Ability to do simple math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
Ability to accurately read and interpret scales, rules, tapes and thermometers
High School Diploma/Equivalent
Must be willing to stand and walk over an eight (8) hour shift.
Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, either physically or with powered industrial material handling equipment
Experience:
1-3 years of manufacturing experience
Travel Requirements:
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