Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Reports to :

Production Supervisor

Main Responsibilities :

• Responsible to point out and participate to obtain efficiencies / product quality and safety improvements.
• Responsible to verify that all they machines are cleared of any hazards before starting up the machines.
• Turn on the power to all of the Equipment and verify that the Gas Valve’s from the Ovens are turned on before igniting the Ovens.
• Verify condition of Press Belts and patch as needed.
• Check for correct assembly on the Dividers.
• Maintain Production Lines running during the shift and communicate any kind of problems immediately to your Supervisor.
• The Machine Operator is responsible for the condition and safe operations of the Dividers, Presses, Ovens and Cooling Conveyors.
• Maintain area clean and clear of Hazards following the 5S Standards.
• Cover breaks on a rotating base and any other duties following the instruction of your Supervisor.
• Check the dough ball weight
• Check the appearance of the tortilla
• Verify Form
• Fill out Daily Dough Waste Report
• Sign-out & in form for utensils
• Check the Production Schedule

Requirements :

Education and skills required :

HACCP training

Bilingual (Spanish / English) preferred

Read / write and proven math skills

Excellent communication skills

Position Requirements :

Standing 100% of the time.

Repetitive motion to keep up with production line

Continuously lifting cases and ingredients of up to 80lbs

Walk to different production positions as per rotation schedule

Experience required :

Machine Operating Experience preferred.

Capabilities :

Able to work with minimum supervision

Able to interact politely with work colleagues

Able to rotate shifts as needed