SUMMARY OF JOB: Assist Supervisor in preparing equipment for production. Initiates product changeovers based on schedule. Is responsible for quality and quantity of product assuring production levels and overall efficiencies are met on a continual basis. Make daily repairs and adjustments to machinery. Completes all necessary paperwork.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares equipment ½ to 1 hour prior to shift start to run scheduled product.
• Responsible for daily minor and major repairs as well as performing with the preventative maintenance team when necessary.
• Must possess mechanical expertise to insure production levels and overall efficiencies on a continued basis.
• Assists Packers and Quality Control in required paperwork.
• Must log and maintain records on packaging and raw material loss.
• Wrap protective material around product.
• Package materials and products by hand.
• Must follow all GMPs and Safety guidelines.
• Wrap protective material around product.
• Package materials and products by hand.
• Determine product to run per production orders.
• Know how to drain product auger and clean line as needed and do change overs.
• Can change back and front foil for product.
• Does all necessary machine adjustment concerning photo eye/foil tracking, tooling, coder, labeler, machine computer, filler computer, Videojet unit.
• Adjust machine speed to optimum level.
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
• Regular attendance on the job, dependability and reliability are required.
• Sense of ordinary care to prevent material losses or damages to product.
• Assist mechanics in trouble shooting/repairing all production machines.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must have general maintenance knowledge, have good judgement and initiative, and be able to learn in a timely manner.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Related maintenance experience a must. High school diploma or equivalency required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and write English. Must be able to communicate effectively with fellow employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 12th grade math.

REASONING ABILITY: Must be able to adequately perform job duties with little or no supervision. Good judgement and initiative a must.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Maintenance certification courses desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Congested work area often with undesirable temperatures. Heavy lifting required.

• Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to follow routine repetitive tasks.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work, exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 20 lbs. constantly, performing such activities as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, feeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Must maintain strict safety procedures due to working with high-speed equipment.

ADDITIONAL POSITION OR POSITIONS TO BE CROSS/TRAINED FOR: Production Team Leader and /or Supervisor.