Manufacturing Operator III - Tortilla

The Manufacturing Operator III - Tortilla operates machine(s) as defined in the Machine Operator Manual following all safety procedures. Adjusts machinery when operating and ensures machine adjustments or changes of materials is done on a timely manner. The Operator must demonstrate a detailed understanding of the quality requirements for the product being produced and able to make adjustments as necessary to achieve maximum quality. This position has a direct effect on the quality of our products. The Operator performs minor preventative maintenance (PMs) as necessary and evaluates upstream and downstream canning line dependencies and communicates changes to other operators or line personnel. This requires communication skills to maintain upstream and downstream equipment in harmony. The operator is responsible for evaluating throughput problems and bottlenecks and making reasonable recommendations to resolve. The operator is responsible for communicating quality related issues to their Team Lead, Shift Lead and/or Supervisor using the appropriate sense of urgency. The operator is responsible for troubleshooting equipment effectively and appropriately seeking assistance of a trained Mechanic. When necessary clearly communicate equipment problems to a Mechanic in detail.

Equipment typically operated by Machine Operator III level employees include:

• Auto Wrapper
• Doboy Robot
• Dough Mixer
• Tunnel Oven
• SMI Tray Packer
• Sheeter Operator

This role may be used as a training prerequisite for a higher level Machine Operator position.

Machine operator is responsible for the following duties:

• Set up of equipment at beginning and during of shift
• Document operations by completing all required forms.
• Change parameters and supplies of machine as required.
• Know terminology and components of designated areas of equipment.
• This position is responsible to ensure compliance with Critical Control Points and Preventive Controls in their process, which may include one or more of the following: Cook Time and Temperatures, Metal Detection, Canning Process Letter, Cooling Time and Temperatures, Bar Code Reader, Line Clearance, Pre-Operational Cleaning and Sanitation, and Material Usage. Provision for coverage of these responsibilities during an absence includes substitution by another person in the same position or by a trained lead or supervisor.
• Performs minor Preventative Maintenance as required.
• Bring supplies to the area and ensure correct supplies are used.
• Effectively trouble shoot equipment and make corrections if needed.
• When machine issues arise, call the mechanic and explain the problem.
• Make sure the product is sealed and has the correct code (if applicable).
• Change packaging materials to avoid downtime and can identify sub-standard supplies.
• Operate machine in a safe manner.
• Communicate to Supervisor or Team Leader any machine or process problems in a timely manner.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks as it relates to their respective area for the purpose of providing a clean and safe work environment.
• Can attend meetings representing the functional area.
• Work well in a team-oriented atmosphere
• Comply with the policies outlined in the Amy's handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold the mission of the Amy's Food Safety and Quality Policy. This includes following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual must meet or exceed overall performance standards as outlined in the Amy's Performance Appraisal process. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Must have at least 6 months of Amy's experience or demonstrated previous machine operator experience.

Skills

• Must be well versed in control panel sequences and protocols.

Language Skills

• Able to read instructions and follow Standard Operating Procedures.
• Able to complete forms.
• Able to communicate with Team Leader and Supervisor.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers. Can calculate percentages.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving variables.

Physical Demands

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, cold (coolers and freezers) and hot (processing equipment) conditions, and moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Employee may be required to move material in and out of freezers. May work near equipment that generates heat. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.