Technical Operator

Job Title: Technical Operator

Department: Production

Reports to Job Title: Production Supervisor

Fair Labor Standards Act Status (FLSA): Exempt Non-Exempt X Hourly

Summary of the Position:

The Technical Operator repairs and performs maintenance on various food processing and packaging equipment (including automated high-speed machines), systems and related machinery panels.

Functions of the Position:

% of Time

Essential (E)

or

Marginal (M)

Functions Performed

40%

E

Operation of packaging and/or processing equipment in a line operator position.

40%

E

Troubleshoots and repairs processing and automated high speed packaging equipment, systems, and related machinery panels.

15%

E

Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment. Utilizes hand and power tools to facilitate work.

5%

M

Other duties as assigned.

Continually

• Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following current good manufacturing practices, allergen/sanitation controls, food defense, HACCP/FSMA, SQF, and regulatory requirements.

• Aware and accountable for maintaining and documenting preventative controls necessary to ensure food safety and quality.

• Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to management.

• Responsible for partnering with others, sharing knowledge, skills and information within assigned team and across functional areas.

• Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as professional and leadership development.

• Responsible to comply with all safety policies and procedures established for health and workplace safety.

• Responsible to support safety culture by practicing safe work behaviors, reporting potential hazards, and conducting safety observations.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? Yes X No

Qualifications:

Education, Experience, and Knowledge:

• High school diploma or equivalent required .

• Five plus years of experience in repair, maintenance and troubleshooting preferred.

• Experience troubleshooting processing equipment and/or complex automated high-speed equipment.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong mechanical skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills