GRINDER OPERATOR

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: Grinder Operator sets up and operates the Grinder machine including assembly and disassembly of the equipment used in the production of the company's product. Responsible for measuring and checking raw materials, feeding materials for processing, and adjusting settings. Operators must follow all company policies and safety procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES:

Be on the workstation ready to work and on time.

Good attendance is a must and flexible to working overtime and weekends as required.

Maintain a safe and sanitary work area in compliance with GMP and safety policies.

Set up and program Grinder equipment (including component identification)

Unload products from combo or boxes.

Debagging product

Proper use of the debagging utensils (knife or safety blade)

Weigh product.

Proper use of the floor scale (verify scale for accuracy daily)

Load product into the Grinder hopper according to the customer specifications.

Must be able to accurately identify all raw materials used in the grinding process.

Must be able to read and interpret work instructions.

Check for foreign objects, for example, pieces of glove, metal, wood etc.

Report equipment issues to the supervisor immediately.

Disassemble equipment at the end of the day.

Follow the safety procedures (LOTO).

Ability to prepare machine for Sanitation.

Other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None

OTHER DUTIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: None

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Bi-lingual a plus

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school education or up to one-month related experience or training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Function

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

X

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted as reflected below.

Function

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

More than 100 pounds

X

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Cold Temperature: <40 F Cooler <0 F Freezer

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

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