2nd Shift- MSC Operator

Job Summary:

Take direction from supervisor or manager to accomplish set production goals.  This position will primarily operate a machine to produce MSC product.

Essential Job Functions:

1)     Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
2)     Ensure compliance with established food safety programs, including HACCP programs, SSOP’s and GMP’s
3)     Responsible for the daily setup and operation of the MSC machines including:
a) A thorough understanding of the MSC equipment operation (after training) b) Be able to turn on and off the infeed augers bringing in product and adjust  speed as needed c) Be able to do metal detector tests on the conveyor belt d) Be able to run the Lima and turn on and off when no product is going into it e) Know what your setting is at on the Lima and maintain the guidelines set forth by experienced management f) Know when to turn on the Lima discharge pump and adjust speed accordingly g) Transfer product into the mixing hoppers and know how full to fill them before transferring product to the hopper before the votators h) Know how to control the process to ensure product is flowing smoothly and not one hopper goes empty i) Be able to turn on votators as well as refrigeration to ensure proper product temperature j) Be able to document certain information on CCP paperwork as well as combo information k) Be able to make adjustments and switch valves on the screen to ensure  hoppers do not overfill l) Be able to move product in the Lima discharge hopper to avoid air pockets and product not flowing to the mixer hoppers m) Make sure combo lines are in service – turned on n) Turn on the vacuum for the Lima (where the bone particles dump) o) Make sure no foreign material gets into your process p) Be able to turn on the vacuum pumps coming from 2nd processing q) Employee must be able to run the complete system from the HMI screen
4)      Assist in training coworkers to maintain adequately trained staff
5)     Effectively communicate with all levels of employees
6)     Attend meetings and trainings as required
7)     Perform other duties as assigned requested

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1)     Ability to work in a cold environment for long periods of time
2)     Ability to multitask and maintain a high level of accuracy a. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment and adapt to frequent changes as necessary to keep product flowing efficiently b. Must be a team player

3)     Must be able to lift 50 lbs
4)     Must be able to stand / walk for long durations of time
5)     Responsible for wearing correct PPE at all times
6)     Ability to perform lock out tag out per company procedure to ensure employee safety

Education & Experience:
Previous experience in food manufacturing highly desired

Note:  The information above is only a reflection of the general nature of the job duties, from time to time additional duties may be assigned