Job Title: Technical Operator
Department: Production
Reports to Job Title: Production Supervisor
Fair Labor Standards Act Status (FLSA): Exempt Non-Exempt X Hourly
Summary of the Position:
The Technical Operator repairs and performs maintenance on various food processing and packaging equipment (including automated high-speed machines), systems and related machinery panels.
Functions of the Position:
% of Timeor
Marginal (M)
Essential (E)Functions Performed40%EOperation of packaging and/or processing equipment in a line operator position.40%ETroubleshoots and repairs processing and automated high speed packaging equipment, systems, and related machinery panels. 15%EPerforms routine preventive maintenance on equipment. Utilizes hand and power tools to facilitate work. 5%MOther duties as assigned.Continually- Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following current good manufacturing practices, allergen/sanitation controls, food defense, HACCP/FSMA, SQF, and regulatory requirements.
- Aware and accountable for maintaining and documenting preventative controls necessary to ensure food safety and quality.
- Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to management.
- Responsible for partnering with others, sharing knowledge, skills and information within assigned team and across functional areas.
- Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as professional and leadership development.
- Responsible to comply with all safety policies and procedures established for health and workplace safety.
- Responsible to support safety culture by practicing safe work behaviors, reporting potential hazards, and conducting safety observations.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? Yes X No
Qualifications:
Education, Experience, and Knowledge:
- High school diploma or equivalent required .
- Five plus years of experience in repair, maintenance and troubleshooting preferred.
- Experience troubleshooting processing equipment and/or complex automated high-speed equipment.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong mechanical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills