Seasoning Operator - Days

LOCATION: Franklin, Wisconsin

BASE RATE PER HOUR: $20.45

SHIFT: Day Shift - 12 hour - 2-2-3 Schedule (Work every other weekend)

HOURS: 5:45 AM until 6 PM

JOB SUMMARY/ JOB DUTIES:

The Seasoning Operator is responsible for seasoning product to required standards while maintaining a continuous flow of product to the packaging lines. Responsibilities include making minor adjustments to the machinery to achieve the correct product and seasoning flow, troubleshooting, maintenance of machinery, and record keeping.

• Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Safety Regulations consistently.
• Maintains seasoner with correct seasoning at appropriate levels.
• Identifies seasoning equipment problems and corrects problems.
• Assembles and disassembles seasoning line equipment correctly.
• Handles line clean-ups and changeovers.
• Performs chemical, Kosher, and allergen cleaning.
• Performs seasoner set-up duties.
• Completes documentation for monitoring the seasoning process.
• Performs minor adjustments and maintenance on all equipment.
• Retrieves correct and adequate supplies from the warehouse to sufficiently stock lines.
• Assists R&D in testing of new seasoning and conducting trials.
• Operates case erectors.
• Performs all sanitation of scales and drums.
• Calibrates load cells for accurate seasoning application.
• Ensures product is within QA specifications and makes adjustments if necessary.
• May perform seasoning checks on finished product.
• Performs verification on level sensors using calibration tools.
• Performs verification on no-seasoning laser sensor.
• Assists with scale calibration.
• Utilizes operator interface panels to perform seasoning drop tests, adjust seasoning settings and operate equipment.
• Performs troubleshooting and corrective actions for seasoning issues.
• Communicates with Packaging Lead and Quality Assurance regarding pertinent issues, other positions regarding training and information, with Maintenance concerning equipment problems, and with the warehouse concerning supplies.
• May perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting: Seldom

Standing: Continuously

Walking: Frequently

Driving: Occasionally

Using hands: Continuously

Climbing: Occasionally

Stooping, Kneeling: Frequently

Talking, Hearing: Continuously

Tasting, Smelling: Frequently

Two Handed Carry: Frequently

Pushing: Frequently

Pulling: Frequently

Overhead Work Standing: Frequently

Low Work Standing: Occasionally

Kneeling: Seldom

Low Work Sitting: Seldom

Squat: Frequently

Climbing: Occasionally

Repetitive Squatting: Frequently

Repetitive Twisting Standing: continuously

Repetitive Twisting Sitting: Seldom

Balance on Level Surfaces: Continuously

Balance on Uneven Surfaces: Continuously

Balance on Beam/Scaffold: Frequently

Hand Dexterity: Continuously

Bending: Continuously

Weight:

Up to 10 lbs.: Continuously

Up to 60 lbs.: Occasionally

Up to 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $20.45.