Seasoning Operator - Nights

LOCATION: Franklin, Wisconsin

BASE RATE PER HOUR: $20.45

SHIFT: Night Shift - 12 hour - 2-2-3 Schedule (Work every other weekend)

HOURS: 5:45 PM until 6 AM.

JOB SUMMARY/ JOB DUTIES:

The Seasoning Operator is responsible for seasoning product to required standards while maintaining a continuous flow of product to the packaging lines. Responsibilities include making minor adjustments to the machinery to achieve the correct product and seasoning flow, troubleshooting, maintenance of machinery, and record keeping.

• Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Safety Regulations consistently.
• Maintains seasoner with correct seasoning at appropriate levels.
• Identifies seasoning equipment problems and corrects problems.
• Assembles and disassembles seasoning line equipment correctly.
• Handles line clean-ups and changeovers.
• Performs chemical, Kosher, and allergen cleaning.
• Performs seasoner set-up duties.
• Completes documentation for monitoring the seasoning process.
• Performs minor adjustments and maintenance on all equipment.
• Retrieves correct and adequate supplies from the warehouse to sufficiently stock lines.
• Assists R&D in testing of new seasoning and conducting trials.
• Operates case erectors.  
• Performs all sanitation of scales and drums.
• Calibrates load cells for accurate seasoning application. 
• Ensures product is within QA specifications and makes adjustments if necessary.
• May perform seasoning checks on finished product.
• Performs verification on level sensors using calibration tools.
• Performs verification on no-seasoning laser sensor.
• Assists with scale calibration.
• Utilizes operator interface panels to perform seasoning drop tests, adjust seasoning settings and operate equipment.
• Performs troubleshooting and corrective actions for seasoning issues.
• Communicates with Packaging Lead and Quality Assurance regarding pertinent issues, other positions regarding training and information, with Maintenance concerning equipment problems, and with the warehouse concerning supplies.
• May perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting: Seldom                                               

Standing: Continuously                                  

Walking: Frequently                         

Driving: Occasionally                                    

Using hands: Continuously                            

Climbing: Occasionally       

Stooping, Kneeling: Frequently                     

Talking, Hearing: Continuously                    

Tasting, Smelling: Frequently

Two Handed Carry: Frequently                     

Pushing: Frequently                                        

Pulling: Frequently          

Overhead Work Standing: Frequently          

Low Work Standing: Occasionally               

Kneeling: Seldom                

Low Work Sitting: Seldom                            

Squat: Frequently                                            

Climbing: Occasionally       

Repetitive Squatting: Frequently                   

Repetitive Twisting Standing: continuously 

Repetitive Twisting Sitting: Seldom

Balance on Level Surfaces: Continuously    

Balance on Uneven Surfaces: Continuously 

Balance on Beam/Scaffold: Frequently

Hand Dexterity: Continuously                       

Bending: Continuously

Weight:

Up to 10 lbs.: Continuously                           

Up to 60 lbs.: Occasionally

Up to 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never                       

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $20.45.