Machine Operation/Vtis Operator

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Overview

The VTIS Operator is a key production function. This person is required to operate multiple machine systems and to obtain/maintain State of California license. He/She is required to operate equipment in accordance with manufactures', quality and SOP standards of CNP as well as comply with State and Federal regulations. The VTIS Operator is responsible for batching, mixing and all documentation of the product produced on his/her line while adhering to safety and GMP's. Additionally, he/she is responsible for the quantity of produced product and must be active in the maintenance of the operated equipment. Must have the ability to follow instructions to the letter and accurately report information. VTIS Operator must have the mathematical understanding to calculate percentages and adjust formulation as per batch sheet. VTIS operators must understand the process and how to maintain sterility of the product within the process. VTIS Operator must be able to maintain all temperatures/pressures and understand the differences between flash by-pass and flash chamber and the different hold tubes/plates. VTIS Operator mixes batches with exact measurements as per the batch sheet.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Know, adhere to and ensure the team adheres to all quality processes.

• Demonstrates knowledge of food safety and GMP processes through compliant behavior and coaches team mates as needed.

• Must be an expert at food handling safety

• Know, adhere and train all CCP/Allergen processes for the VTIS/Mix blend areas

• VTIS Machine operation to standards on systems 1,2,3,4, and stork system

• VTIS Machine operator knowledge on systems 1,2,3,4 and stork system

• Overall understanding of ingredient mixing, storage, batching and quality standards

• Accurately read, interpret, and record data on charts and tables

• Understand and accurately change and record critical machine parameters. Take immediate action when critical parameter is violated

• Monitor all chart recorders and other check points to ensure critical parameters are not violated

• Take immediate corrective action when a critical parameter is violated

• Perform CIP (clean in place) on all process equipment, mix tanks, product lines, and silos

• Conduct sterile parameter checks according to state inspection process

• Prepare product batches to pre-determined specifications

• Calculate percentages on ingredients due to changes in Brix

• Conduct appropriate tests (Brix, pH, CEM, taste) on batches and document accurately on all paperwork.

• Accurately fill out and maintain real time, state machine logs, and all CNP documentation. This will include stops and deviations in written formats on state log.

• Use data collected to request and participate in machine/Quality constant improvement actions

• Conduct production as scheduled and in compliance with CNP work orders assuring that product and batch sheets are matched

• Adhere to materials FIFO (first in first out) returning product correctly and timely. Validate and accurately document material received and returned

• Ability to read and interpret MSDS sheets

• Ensure the area is left clean and stocked as per established standards

• Adhere to GMP's. Must work in a manner supporting of CNP policies, procedures, values, and behaviours

• Maintain forklift certification

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) for ingredients and batch adjustments

• Ability to change from one unit of measure to another (e.g., gallons to pounds, percent to batch)

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Knowledge of the food industry required

• Have the ability to follow instructions

• Past WCM or ISO experience a plus

• General mechanical skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Time management

• Ability to work and function in a team environment

Performance Measures: Perform to Target

• Safe Acts

• First pass quality

• Completion of documentation accurately and on time

• Accuracy of codes, materials, and product

• Target machine efficiency

• Target line utilization

• < Target overall waste

• CIP documentation

• CIP time within company standards

• Adherence to GMP requirements

• Adherence to company policies

• Maintain existing skills and develop new skills (diversity)

• Exhibit pride and ownership of equipment and work area

• Maintain a clean work area

Additional Compensation - Bonus Potential: You will be eligible to participate in the Gehl Food & Beverage Bonus Program for non-exempt employees. Under this Program, quarterly and annual bonus payouts are based on achievement of targeted production numbers. Gehl Foods, LLC reserves the right to change the Bonus Program at anytime, without notice.

Working Conditions: Frequently exposed to wet and varying temperature conditions between 60-130 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, vibration, moving machinery/electrical parts, risk of electrical shock, airborne particles, high/precarious places, toxic/caustic chemicals, allergens including soy, milk and milk by-products and fumes from food processing equipment.

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the most significant duties of the current position, it is not necessarily exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, effort, requirements or expectations of this position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. The company reserves the right to modify the job requirements as circumstances change and the needs of the company so dictate, without editing this job description in its entirety.

Acknowledgments: I am fully capable of completing the essential functions of the job duties listed herein) I certify that I understand that this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and that I am expected, hereby agree, to perform other job-related tasks properly assigned to me by my supervisor. I understand and agree that the Company has the legal right to revise or change this document in part, or in total as business needs dictate. I understand and fully agree, that this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment, and that my employment relationship with the Company is "at will," for an unspecified duration, and may be terminated at any time by me or the Company as specified by Section 2922 of the California Labor Code.

Salary Description

$24.75-$33.00 Hourly