Seasoning Processing Operator (1st Shift) (5:45am-2:15pm) Pay $19.45 -S

The Seasoning Operator is responsible for seasoning product to required standards while maintaining a continuous flow of product to the packaging lines. Responsibilities include making minor adjustments to the machinery to achieve the correct product and seasoning flow, troubleshooting, maintenance of machinery, and record keeping.

Essential Job Duties

* Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Safety Regulations consistently.
* Maintains seasoner with correct seasoning at appropriate levels.
* Identifies seasoning equipment problems and corrects problems.
* Assembles and disassembles seasoning line equipment correctly.
* Handles line clean-ups and changeovers.
* Performs chemical, Kosher, and allergen cleaning.
* Performs seasoner set-up duties.
* Completes documentation for monitoring the seasoning process.
* Performs minor adjustments and maintenance on all equipment.
* Retrieves correct and adequate supplies from the warehouse to sufficiently stock lines.
* Assists R&D in testing of new seasoning and conducting trials.
* Operates case erectors.
* Performs all sanitation of scales and drums.
* Calibrates load cells for accurate seasoning application.
* Ensures product is within QA specifications and makes adjustments if necessary.
* May perform seasoning checks on finished product.
* Performs verification on level sensors using calibration tools.
* Performs verification on no-seasoning laser sensor.
* Assists with scale calibration.
* Utilizes operator interface panels to perform seasoning drop tests, adjust seasoning settings and operate equipment.
* Performs troubleshooting and corrective actions for seasoning issues.
* Communicates with Packaging Lead and Quality Assurance regarding pertinent issues, other positions regarding training and information, with Maintenance concerning equipment problems, and with the warehouse concerning supplies.
* May perform other duties as required.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements
* Knowledgeable of GMP's, SOP's, and Safety Regulations.
* Basic operation of seasoning equipment.
* Knowledgeable of Kettle Foods seasoning quality standards.
* Effective interpersonal and team skills for working with employees at all levels within the company.
* Effective math skills.
* Basic analytical skills to troubleshoot and problem solve.
* Ability to become Lock-out/Tag-out certified within three months of employment.
* Ability to operate a pallet jack to maneuver pallets of seasoning.
* Ability to work in a safe manner in a production environment with safety hazards.
* Ability to tolerate a high temperature, high humidity and loud noise production environment.
* Ability to work in environment with high levels of seasoning dust and fumes and moving machinery.
* Understand programmable logic controller computer adjustments.
* Ability to perform tasks independently and as part of a team to accomplish company goals.

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required..

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Travel Required
No travel required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.