Utility Operator (Manufacturing)

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3rd shift
Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing, from the preparation area to the end of the packaging area, according to established quality and sanitation standards.  The clean-up person works with chemicals and is not closely supervised.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• Hearing Protection
• Splashproof safety goggles or glasses
• Full face shield
• Steel-toed Boots or Shoes
• Neoprene, Rubber or Chemical Resistant Gloves
• Rubber or Chemical resistant apron or wetsuit

PHYSICAL DEMANDS CHARACTERISTICS:

Lifts 25 lbs. or less frequently; lifts 50 lbs. occasionally.  Walks and/or stands most of the day.  Bends and stoops frequently.  Reaches overhead and stoops frequently.  May push/pull.

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the above job.

While performing the responsibilities of the above job, the employee is required to talk and hear.  The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with all applicable standards such as USDA, FDA, relevant CFRs, GFSI, and other applicable customer requirements.
• Adhere to HACCP, Allergen Control Program, GMPs, product specifications, and other QA plans and required process control procedures to ensure processes, work in progress, raw materials and finished goods meet the specified quality and standards.
• Understand the flow of product, water, chemicals, etc., through a series of pipes and equipment so as not to contaminate any sauce or otherwise damage product or equipment.
• Work with chemicals and perform lock-out/tag-out functions when needed to perform work.
• Maintain the area cleanly and safely by ensuring the floor is clean of debris and garbage is emptied.
• Remove all garbage from the compactor.
• Notify the Shift Lead of any issues promptly. 
• All other duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS:

The candidate should have the ability to interact with co-workers and establish a good working relationship with peers and supervision.