Position Title: Manufacturing Automation Specialist

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Burley

Requisition ID: 27410

This description covers the basic functions of the job and is not intended to provide a complete listing of every individual feature of the job listed. Flexibility and improvement of job skills are essential to all positions at McCain Foods USA, Inc.

SUMMARY

Monitors RS View, Pavilion, and Centerline screens to ensure areas are responding as specified for all production lines. Acts as the eyes and ears for the factory – notifying operators and supervisors of any problems in the line operation. The Manufacturing Automation Specialist is responsible for making the proper processing changes to ensure the line is running according to specifications. The Manufacturing Automation Specialist will be in charge of acquiring the proper information on line downtime and will be responsible to enter the downtime in the log and on RT Duet.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Promotes and adheres to company safety rules and regulations.
• Communicates and coordinates with operators in all departments.
• Observes and analyzes incoming data from operators.
• Maintains Log Book and RT Duet.
• Adjusts controls to set specified rates.
• Communicates with operators about changes.
• Notifies supervisors and operators when problems or changes in production occur.
• Monitors and records vital information into a report or data sheet on a regular basis.
• Performs standardized clean-up during plant down-time and on a daily basis.
• Maintains downtime report and transfers that information to the proper logs and systems.
• Relieves other employees under the discretion of the supervisor.
• Attends and participates in all annual, departmental, job specific required training, and monthly informational meetings.
• Understands and adheres to the concepts and techniques of the quality process in order to assure a quality operation.
• Helps to build and promote a strong “Teamwork” environment in each individual work group, the factory, and the company.
• Understands and use Pavilion to maximize line efficiency.
• Multi-tasking skills to use multiple programs throughout the day. (RS View, PI, Pavilion, RT Duet, Centerline screens, etc. )
• Other duties as assigned.

REPRESENTATION

• Must adhere to the McCain Code of Conduct.

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

• Responsible to monitor work areas, lead personnel, area systems, and watch for suspicious behavior and report any concerns regarding unidentified visitors and/or unauthorized personnel.
• Will have the authority to question and take appropriate measures regarding the safety of you, other employees, all products, and equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the food processing facility, especially where any raw or finished product is produced.
• Authority to report and/or eliminate hazards to the safety of the food that is produced in the facility.

REQUIRED TRAINING FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• McCain Safety Training
• Annual HACCP Training/GMP Training
• Annual Harassment Free Workplace / Violence Free Workplace Training
• Pavilion Training as required
• Plant Emergency Evacuation Training
• Lock out-Tag out
• Key-Element Training as required
• Other training as required

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED);

One (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply a reasonable person’s understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

• Required to complete certification through the Operator Training Program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently lift, move, and/or carry up to 30 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift, move, and/or carry up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, to fumes and/or airborne particles, extreme heat (non-weather) and electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Communication by telephone or radio is difficult outside the Control Room or with door open.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
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Job Family: Manufacturing
Division: NA Potato Manufacturing
Department: Burley Production B3D
Location(s): US - United States of America : Idaho : Burley

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.