AddressUnder direct supervision, performs routine and specific duties such as disassembling and reassembling processing and filling equipment for the purpose of sanitation and assists in the repair, replacement and/or adjustments of this equipment. Contributes to ensuring safe working practices are followed and contributes ideas to simplify and standardize the workplace.
- Utilizes basic hand tools to disassemble, inspect, and reassemble processing and packaging machinery so that parts may be sanitized in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices. Reassembles sanitized equipment. Follows Micro and safety precautions to prevent product contamination and injury to self and others.
- Sanitizes filler parts, tanks, hopper bins, hoses, pumps, quadros, and other processing/packaging machine parts and surfaces following written Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
- Responsible for the repair, replacement, adjustment, inspection, problem identification, and preventive maintenance of the stem pumps, quadro and pump equipment to ensure that machinery is ready for operation.
- Performs CIPs for IBC’s, processing equipment and direct bulk feedlines. Cleans exterior surface of stationary bulk holding tanks.
- Assists Production and Processing Technicians in the repair, replacement, adjustment, inspection, problem identification, and preventive maintenance of packaging and processing equipment to ensure that machinery is ready for operation.
- Reviews and sign logbooks to ensure proper documentation in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices
EDUCATION - High School Diploma or Equivalent
EXPERIENCE - 1 year of manufacturing experience
- Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations as demonstrated by successfully passing a math test, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, and fractions, in order to complete paperwork and maintain records pertaining to packaging maintenance.
- Ability to interpret and apply Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI) typically acquired through one year related experience or shop training.
- Ability to use basic hand tools to disassemble and reassemble processing machinery.
- Ability to follow proper safety procedures to ensure correct assembly of processing equipment and to prevent injury to self and others.
- Must have mechanical skills demonstrated by passing a mechanical test with a score of 35% or greater on the best of three tasks in order to assist in the repair, replacement, adjustment, and inspection of processing equipment.
- Must be able to stoop, crouch, kneel, and lift 50 pounds independently in order to disassemble, reassemble, repair, replace, adjust, inspect, and maintain processing machinery and sanitize fillers and other machine parts.
- Must have the manual dexterity to manipulate and assemble small objects and pieces of machinery.
- Shift or schedule change may be necessary due to changing business needs.
- Scissor lifts and electric pallet truck certification are required.
