Full-Time Production Machine Operator
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Job Description
Job Title: Machine Operator
Department: Production
Reports To: Production Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Summary: A Machine Operator is responsible for monitoring and running the meat operating machine assigned, and maintain the proper upkeep of that machine, to include but not limited to: reviewing and understanding work orders, ingredients and proper formulations, equipment settings and food safety protocols and practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned):
- Bring boxes of meat products to the machinery assigned
- Lifting large portions of meat out of boxes
- Mixing formulas
- Loading machines
- Assembling and disassembling equipment
- Taking sealed packages or cut products and placing it into an individual box
- Folding, taping and/or lining boxes
- Stacking completed boxes in a designated area
- Placing rejected products in a designated area
- Record and document information
- Perform routine filing and maintenance of records
- Data entry
- Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned by management
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
N/A Analytical – synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience
N/A Design – generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design to principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
Problem Solving – identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Technical Skills – assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
N/A Customer Service – manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills – focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication – speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
N/A Written Communication – writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork – balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
N/A Visionary Leadership – displays passion and optimism; inspires respect and trust; instills motivation and provides proper tools to fulfill the vision; provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.
N/A Change Management – develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
N/A Leadership – exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
N/A Quality Management – looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
N/A Business Acumen – understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
N/A Cost Consciousness – works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
Diversity – demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
Ethics – treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support – follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
N/A Strategic Thinking – develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization’s strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
Motivation – sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
N/A Planning /Organizing – prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
Professionalism – approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
Quality – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity – meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
Safety and Security – observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
Adaptability – adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality – is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability – follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative – volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation – displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. The requirements below 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.
Education and/or Experience – High School Diploma or GED, a minimum of one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills – Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills – 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 percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Skills – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities –
- Must have knowledge, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance in at least 4 of the following production department machinery; RET Repac, TRE Multi-Vac, Tumbler, Slicers, Injector, Band Saw, Meat Grinder, Flaker, Weiler Mixer, V-Mag Stuffer, Tipper Tie/Clipper and/or Metal Detectors
- Able to work independently
- Ability to work safely
- Ability to work overtime as required to complete tasks
Other Qualifications:
Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to predominately work in extreme cold temperatures, stand for long periods of time, will have extensive use and repetitive motion of hands, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and have knowledge of meat cuts.
Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts; extreme cold; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
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