Operator Technician

SUMMARY The Operator Technician ensures all equipment is operated properly, safely, and efficiently, resulting in neat, accurate and efficient packaging of all finished product. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Maintain a safe work environment while performing job duties. * Set up Gaylord boxes and mark tares correctly - having a sufficient amount set up at all times to meet production demands. * Inspect each Gaylord box and liner prior to filling to ensure that it is clean and suitable for use. * Weigh and package material correctly with neat and legible labels on each package. * Assist the machine operator on start-up and shut-down. * Keep a constant watch on vacuum chambers from his station and finished product. * At coolers, notifying the shift supervisor if anything is suspected. * Handling and storing all finished product properly and efficiently, including bulk materials. * Keep area and tools neat, clean and stored properly. * Break open, disassemble, clean and reassemble coolers properly. Responsible for all cleaning of the coolers on his shift. * Stack all packages neatly, even in temporary storage. * Must be company oriented, willingly completing any tasks that are assigned to him by the production foreman. * Understand and follows all Safety, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 established procedures. * Understand that shift schedules are not set; willingly work the hours assigned with an understanding that overtime can be assigned at any given time. * Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS * High School Diploma or equivalent is required. * Must score Silver or above on WorkKeys test. * Certified Forklift License and prior forklift experience is preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT Manufacturing environment includes; dust, outdoor temperatures, high noise levels.

Created: 2025-09-28