Processing Machine/Line Operator

Position:              Processing Machine/Line Operator          
Supervisor:         Processing Supervisor
Back-up (if applicable):  Team Lead
Starting Pay: $17/hr
Schedule: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM., 1 hour lunch, Monday–Thursday, with occasional Fridays
Job Summary:  
Manage the operation of the roasting or mixing machines, including the configuration of machine settings in accordance with product specifications, accepting and loading the correct ingredients into the machine, monitoring the processing operators assigned to the area, verifying finished product, and ensuring quality and safety in the roasting or mixing process.
Job Responsibilities:

• Daily operation of the processing machines, including developing an expert knowledge in their mechanisms and in their operation.
• Ensuring the quantity and description of the product received from ingredients storage matches the order specifications.
• Ensuring the proper configuration and settings of roasting machine or mixing line (ingredient and recipe ratios, time and temperature settings, as applicable to the ingredients being processed). 
• Loading the correct product and quantities into the machine.
• Observing the machine during production to make sure that the product is being processed through the machine effectively and efficiently.
• Managing the process to make sure that there is minimal waste/loss of product during the production process.
• Observing the personnel tempering, ratioing and/or seasoning the product as required to ensure compliance with product specifications. 
• Verifying that the raw product does not have any metal or foreign objects and following prescribed procedures if any abnormalities are identified.
• Verifying weights of raw product and ensuring proper weights in finished product.
• Verifying ingredients loaded into the processing machines matches the ingredients printed on the production work order and the sack/container labels.
• Counting the number of cases or pounds produced, calculating the waste, and explaining any discrepancies which exceed the normal expectations for waste.
• Correctly recording the number of pounds/sacks produced on production documentation.
• Maintaining, cleaning, and repairing the equipment as necessary.
• Ensuring all employees working on the machines are using prescribed safety standards.
• Ensuring cleanliness of processing area and processing machines in compliance with food safety guidelines.
• Verifying all steps in the process with the Quality Assurance Department and the Production Manager upon completion of each work order.
• All staff must report any known food safety issues to supervisor.
• All staff has the authority to place on hold any products and/or equipment that do not meet Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc. food safety standards.
• Cleaning/maintaining each machine as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Must be able to work with and manage other personnel.
• Basic understanding of machinery.
• Able to perform basic mathematics operations and input consumption/processing data into production software.
• Must be able to comply with all safety and cleanliness requirements.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders/steps and work on platforms.
• Ability to work on machinery, handle small tools and assemble/disassemble machinery.