OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN I

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Role Summary:

• Set up and start automatic filling and packaging equipment, load packaging and raw materials, and pack off finished product. 
• Weigh, blend, and cook product on all mix systems. 
• Follow detailed procedures and complete paperwork accurately to ensure safe, consistent, and quality product. 
• Make product changeovers, package size changes, minor and major repairs on all equipment.
• Monitor operation of mixing equipment through visual checks of product and sensory evaluation of key component pieces.
• Assemble component pieces of equipment belonging to continuous and pre-mix systems and their auxiliary components.
• Document downtime and machine adjustments.
• Understand and practice loss control of raw and packaging materials.
• Work with Teams to identify process issues and improvement opportunities.
• Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions using a principle-based safety approach.
• Be responsible for quality and quantity of production daily.
• Obtain and return ingredients using a forklift.
• Perform checks on critical timing of equipment.
• Perform other duties as required.

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