Operator Grinder Trainee

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Job Description Ponder Division

Job Title:  Grinder Operator                       FLSA Status: Hourly                        Department:  Operations

SUMMARY: Grinder Operator sets up and operates the Grinder machine including assembly and disassembly of the equipment used in the production of the company's product. Responsible for measuring and checking raw materials, feeding materials for processing, and adjusting settings. Operators must follow all company policies and safety procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES: 

• Be on the workstation ready to work and on time.
• Good attendance is a must and flexible to working overtime and weekends as required.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work area in compliance with GMP and safety policies.
• Set up and program Grinder equipment (including component identification)
• Unload product from combo or boxes
• Debagging product
• Proper use of the debagging utensils (knife or safety blade)
• Weigh product
• Proper use of the floor scale (verify scale for accuracy daily)
• Load product into the Grinder hopper according to the customer specifications
• Must be able to accurately identify all raw materials used in the grinding process
• Must be able to read and interpret work instructions.
• Check for foreign objects, for example, pieces of glove, metal, wood etc.
• Report equipment issues to the supervisor immediately
• Disassemble equipment at the end of the day.
• Follow the safety procedures (LOTO).
• Ability to prepare machine for Sanitation.
• Other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  None

OTHER DUTIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  None

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Bi-lingual a plus

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school education or up to one month related experience or training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Function

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

X

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as reflected below.

Function

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

More than 100 pounds

X

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Cold Temperature:  <40 F Cooler                   <0 F Freezer

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold temperatures.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

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