Summary: Raw Press Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, or tending to the Press. Responsible for accurately adjusting settings on Press as needed for product run. Provides day-to-day assistance to Supervisor/Management in meeting production and quality requirements. Responsible for understanding Daily’s GMP’s and safety policies. Additionally, rotates job stations within Raw department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:
- Set up, operate, or tend to Press
- Equipment set up, Pre-Operational Checklist, select programs, adjust settings, and breakdown, as needed
- Accurately adjusts settings as needed for product run
- Gathers necessary supplies and tools for Press operation
- Maintains machines at centerline settings and completes all CIL (clean, inspect, and lube) tasks.
- Understand bacon specification requirements to ensure quality
- Work at a pace consistent with line speeds
- Keep accurate records as needed
- Maintain accurate counts
- Minimize scrap at all times
- Follow procedures outlined by Department Supervisor/Department Lead
- Follow Daily’s attendance and punctuality rules
- Follow Daily’s Good Manufacturing Processes
- Follow Daily’s Safety guidelines as outlined in Safety Handbook
- Rotates job stations within Raw Department
- May be required to assist in other areas based on business need
- Perform other related responsibilities, as needed, to support Daily’s business objectives
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Understand proper raw processing procedures and packaging of product.
- Must have superior attendance record
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to speak, read, and write basic English to interact with equipment screens, complete reports, and communicate via radio as needed.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Basic math skills including ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Capability of working with and calculating percentages
REASONING ABILITY:
- Must consistently follow company rules and procedures and ensure consistency with product specifications
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos preferred
- Able to adhere to specifications
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be willing and able to handle raw product
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or push up to 75 lbs
- Standing and walking for up to 10 hours a day on concrete and wet surfaces
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Temperature variations – average of 40 degrees. Exposure to noise above 85 dbl (hearing protection required).
WORK SCHEDULE:
- The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. Must be available to work as scheduled.
