Processing Technician – 2nd Shift

Responsible for achieving skills to operate, troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on extruders, milling equipment and seasoning equipment to ensure continuous and efficient operation. Assist with R&D projects. Assists with Continuous improvement projects.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES •Performs tasks as instructed and works shifts as assigned by supervision. •Operates, trouble shoots and performs routine maintenance on Extruders, Milling equipment and seasoning equipment. •Prepares and loads raw material for use in extruders, milling and seasoning according to standard operating procedures. •Monitors equipment operation and makes adjustments to ensure product quality. •Performs all tasks required to ensure cleaning standards are met. Includes disassembly, assembly, and cleaning of the equipment. •Assists process employees as needed to ensure efficient operation of the production process including providing relief for breaks and lunches. •Coordinates with Shift Lead and Shift Manager to ensure efficient operation of the production process. Reports all quality and maintenance issues to affected departments and management. •Coordinate’s activities of Processing Room employees, as needed, to ensure efficient operation of the production process. •Responsible for training employees in operation of processing machines and other production processes by conducting on the job training and classroom training. •Maintains all required written documentation related to production and quality. •Attends and participates in all Company required training. •Assist Research and Development with projects. •Assists with Continuous Improvement projects. •Responsible for attending and participating in assigned training sessions related to GMPs, SOPs, HACCP and SQF; applying and demonstrating obtained knowledge and following all procedures and policies related to food safety. •Responsible for keeping work area safe and clean. •Adheres to all personal safety and food safety guidelines for jobs performed. •Performs related duties as assigned by supervision. •Responsible for meeting all quality, sanitation, and production standards.PHYSICAL DEMANDS •Occasionally required to lift and pull up to 50 pounds. •Occasionally required to carry items up to 50 pounds. •Required to work while standing for periods up to 2 hours. •Regularly required to bend, reach, pull, stoop, kneel, climb, and reach. •Required to climb ladders and stairs. •Required to work in plant environment. •Perform medium to heavy duty work tasks. QUALIFICATIONS •Ability to proficiently operate extruder, milling equipment and other food processing equipment. •Ability to train new operator. •Ability to use various hand tools- powered and non-powered to perform routine maintenance. •Ability to operate powered industrial truck and bulk material handling equipment. •Ability to obtain forklift certification for OSHA requirements. •Ability to use Excel, Word and Outlook proficiently. •Ability to communicate, write legibly, and speak in English. •Ability to perform each essential function satisfactory.PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT •Safety eyewear and hearing protection is required. •Protective clothing, hair net and gloves are required. •Respirator and other PPE may be required based on tasks being performed.