Processing Operator - West

The Processing Operator operates and adjusts all process equipment for smooth and productive operations; monitors line flow and waste; corrects problems which affect quality and production costs; and makes line changes as directed by the production lead or team leader.

Job Description 

• Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs. 
• Changes water knives as needed. 
• Performs waste evaluations and changes grader screens as needed. 
• Operates equipment and makes adjustments as needed. 
• Maintains even line flow. 
• Monitors and maintains product quality and attributes. 
• Communicates with other personnel:  line status, quality, and other problems.  
• Must understand function and hazards of various cleaning chemicals, and must be able to perform various product testing procedures.  
• Must be able to work independently. 
• Shoveling product spills. 
• Completes production forms as required. 
• Enters checks into computer. 

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of plant operations and experience working around equipment is preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage. 
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Tools and equipment used are as follows:  high pressure hoses, shovels, squeegee, hammer, and hazardous chemicals.
• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.