770 Machine Operator

Position: 770 Machine Operator                                     Department: Production                                                                                                                                                Reports to: Production Supervisor                                  Subordinates:  N/A

Hours: Full Time,                                                                  Days: Monday – Friday, Weekends and OT as needed

Backup: Designated Cross Trained Employee                FLSA: Non-exempt

Objective: To set up, operate and maintain 770 triangle pasta machine.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete pre-op by inspecting equipment for cleanliness and safety issues
• Operate machine efficiently and according to target production level and quality
• Ability to operate two or more machines simultaneously 
• Produce products in accordance with VFF quality and process standards
• Report any formulation related problems to supervisor
• Troubleshoot pasta machine problems and make adjustment as needed
• Responsible for assembling and disassembling pasta machines, and cleaning of work area
• Check ravioli seal, appearance, weight, filling ratio, and adjust when specifications are off
• Monitor and adjust ravioli production to ensure Quality standards are met. 
• Check and monitor dough quality, consistency, and temperature
• Perform filling percentage checks to ensure Ravioli meets production spec
• Watch pasteurizer time, temperature and ravioli quality
• Complete knowledge of lock out and  tag out procedures
• Communicating all down time and/or equipment issues to line lead

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Sanitize machines before and after use
• Complete reports and follow HACCP, CGMP, GMP, SOPs, and SSOPs
• Follow personal hygiene policy and other company safety policies/requirements
• Provide support to other areas of production as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Read and write basic English
• Basic math skills
• Able and willing to complete CGMP, HACCP, SSOPs, safety, sanitation, and equipment trainings

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years food processing experience

Physical Activity Level  Check the ONE following statement that most closely describes this position.

  Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.

  Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.

  Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a productive/technical nature.

  Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature.

  Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.

  Heavy physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.

  Extensive physical activity performing strenuous daily activities of a primarily productive/technical nature

Physical Requirements   Indicate how much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. Check ONE time element for each physical requirement.

Lifting Requirements

Indicate how much on-the-job time will be spent lifting various amounts of weight during a typical workday.  Check the time element for EACH weight requirement.

Vision Requirements   Check all that may apply for a person to perform the essential functions of this position.
  No vision requirements.

  Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

  Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

  Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

  Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up/down/left/right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

 Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
  

Working Conditions and Environment

Indicate which ONE of the following best describes this position’s working environment most of the time?

  Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.

  Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/shop environment with adequate ventilation.

  Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilation.

  Outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (for instance, rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.)

  Outdoors but in an enclosed vehicle protected from extreme weather conditions.

  Outdoors and indoor shop environment with adequate ventilation.

Exposure Requirements

Indicate what percentage of a typical workday this position is exposed to the following.  If not applicable, enter 0%.

5%          Chemicals (examples: cleaning agents, printing machine toner, etc.) 

5%          Air contamination (examples: dust, fume, smoke, toxic conditions, disagreeable odors). 

30%        Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness.

0%          Bio-hazards (blood borne pathogens, sewage, hospital waste, etc.)

5%          Vibration (examples: operating jackhammer, impact wrench). 

5%          Repetitive foot movement (foot controls, etc.)

100%     Heavy Machinery

100%     Required use of protective equipment (examples: hairnet, smock, non-slip shoes, goggles)

0%          An improperly illuminated or awkward and confining work space. 

5%          Working above ground level where the possibility of falling exists (examples: on ladders, towers, platforms, scaffolding). 

Noise Level

Check the ONE noise level that best describes this position’s work environment.

Very quiet (examples: forest trail, isolation booth for hearing test) 
Quiet (examples: library, private office) 
Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic) 
Loud (examples: metal can manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment) 
  Very loud (examples: jack hammer work, front row at rock concert)

Travel Requirements

Check ONE below that best describes the travel requirements of this position.

  No travel is required in my job.

  Some local, daily travel outside the office.

  Up to 10% overnight travel by land and/or air.

  Up to 20% overnight travel by land and/or air.

  Up to 30% overnight travel by land and/or air.

  Up to 50% overnight travel by land and/or air.

  More than 50% overnight travel by land and/or air.

Human Collaboration Skills/ Contacts

Describe the contact with individuals and/or groups inside and outside VFF and the purpose of the contact.