3rd Sheeter Operator

Job Details: Job Location: 4444 52ND ST SE - GRAND RAPIDS, MI, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Description: The Sheeter Operator is the first step in producing tortilla chip products at SnackCraft. This role ensures the corn is coming to the washer and grinders and communicates with fryer operators to ensure smooth and consistent product flow. They are the driving force for supplying accurate products for the line to run. They maintain the product flow and accuracy given to them through detailed formulas. Work Environment: This job operates in a food production and warehouse setting. The floor surface is concrete. The noise level is moderate with no vibration. Material movement takes place throughout the facility.   Physical Demands: Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work on their feet, while using tools to perform repetitive actions Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects as assigned by position. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate food service equipment. Reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Seeing to monitor food quality and quantity. The ability to stand and walk for an entirety of a shift.Competencies: Quality Control: Monitoring product quality and consistency. Communication Skills: Effectively coordinating with fryer operators and other team members. Time Management: Ensuring timely product flow to maintain production schedules. Team Collaboration: Working effectively within a team to ensure smooth operations. Organizational Skills: Keeping the sheeting area clean and organized. Reliability: Consistently performing tasks to a high standard. Compliance: Following regulatory and company guidelines. Record-Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of product flow and equipment status. Training Skills: Assisting in the training of new personnel.  Trained Skilled Competencies: Driving a Hilo  Batching  Changing Band and Wires  Verifying Sheeted Weights  Changing out Cutters  Adjusting Water Temperatures and Quantities  Calibrating Water System  Adjusting Fryer and Over Temperatures  Adjusting Fryer and Over Dwell Settings  Operate Supersack Hopper  General Mathematical Skills  Assemble/Disassemble Equipment  Clean Equipment  Operate Oil Applicator  Adhere to LOTO procedures  FEFO Policy Awareness  Knowledge of Lot Code System  Operate within Redzone System  General Maintenance Aptitude  Accurate Record Keeping Abilities  Effective Communication Skills  Complete Weight/10 Testing  Sensory Evaluation Knowledge  Core Responsibilities: Maintain all GMP and Food Safety rules at all times.  Be the example in following GMPs, OSHA Safety, and all other procedures.  Produce, warehouse, and distribute food that meets food safety, legal, and quality policies  Set up sheeter area at start-up.  Ensure the correct cutter is in the sheeter.  Follow paperwork and recipes to properly prepare products  Adjust oven and fryer temperature and dwell settings  Adjust water quantities and temperatures, as well as calibration of the water dispensing system  Change bands and wires as needed  Assist in the assembly and disassembly of equipment for maintenance and sanitation events  Knowledgeable in sanitation requirements of equipment, including necessary chemicals, PPE, etc.  Complete general maintenance of the equipment  Knowledgeable of the oil applicator system  Follow FEFO (First Expired First Out) when staging and pulling ingredients for production  Complete analytical testing on raw and finished goods, such as weight per 10, oil, and moisture  Monitor the temperature of the dough during production  Operate supersack unloading systems  Must be able to read and understand lot code systems  Maintain a continuous product flow through the sheeting equipment to minimize downtime  Weigh and record scrap for pre-fryer and post-fryer.  Adjust product thickness in coordination with quality control person or fryer operator.  Adjust grinding stones as needed.  Change bands or wires as needed.  Adjust oven temp as needed.  Keep work areas neat and clean.  Produce product based on customer formulation specifications  NetSuite scanning materials to work ordersQualifications: Education and Experience: High School Diploma/ GED preferred Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing and equipment operations (food manufacturing experience preferred)