Processing Plant Operator - Packaging

Classification: Nonexempt

Reports to: Processing Plant Manager

Date: March 1, 2019

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective:

Assists with all processing operations in the plant with emphasis on a production area or line such as packaging or evisceration in order to produce high quality products in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Functions

The Plant Operator is responsible for assisting in all areas of the plant including all production areas while meeting production deadlines, ensuring quality standards are met and following all safety standards.

• Responsibilities include inspecting product coming out of various machines to insure proper removal of waste and inspect that proper cuts are made.
• Maintain understanding of plant equipment operations and belt lifts. Operate equipment as directed by management and per safety protocols and operating instructions.
• Fill orders per special customer requests and work to deliver in a timely and efficient manner.
• Prepare boxes and packaging as required to meet customer orders.
• Interface with maintenance crew to ensure equipment operations are consistent with product quality standards. Alert maintenance or management when equipment or product quality falls below standards or there are safety concerns.
• Work with sanitation crew to ensure cleanliness of area equipment and ensure food safety standards are adhered to.
• Sort fish according to specification while paying close attention to detail and always working towards continual improvement.
• Always work to produce products people can trust by recognizing poor quality coming off the processing machines or at your station and communicating with management.
• Complete all tasks including equipment operations and knife handling based on required safety guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate housekeeping and sanitation procedures within the plant and wash down station regularly and as required.
• Provide prompt, friendly and courteous service to internal and external customers.
• Continually pursue sustainability of our natural resources with every decision, decreasing waste and being conscious of individual choices.
• Advocate positive change within our plant and company, empowering one another.
• Other duties as required.

Competencies

• Attention to detail.
• Safety.
• Continual Improvement.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

• This job operates in an industrial processing plant environment. This position requires work in a refrigerated, cold and humid environment and requires standing for long periods of time.

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.
• This is physically demanding job requiring the ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally and regularly carry and lift 35 pounds. Standing for long periods of time is required. The work environment is cold and damp and PPE such as slip resistant rubber boots are required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Work time is from 6:30 a.m. with a flexible end time of between 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. or whenever processing is completed. Some weekend availability is required.

Travel

• Travel is not required.

Required Education and Experience

• The ability to speak, read, hear, understand and follow directions with or without reasonable accommodations is required.

Preferred Education and Experience

• H.S. Education is preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing or an industrial plant is preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• None.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.