Obram Operator- Food Production

Production

Obram Operator

Reports to Production Manager

• Purpose of the job:

To assist in manufacturing Cheese in an effective and efficient manner.

This is an early morning position ONLY. Start time 5:30AM Tuesday - Friday

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Operating a Programmable Knowledge Controller to control the operation of the Cheese Machine
• Setting and controlling the functions of the Machine
• Identifying potential issues or concerns for the Cheese Machine and resolving or recommending solutions for any potential issues found
• Making the necessary pipping connections to ensure full functionality of the machine
• Monitoring sensors to ensure production is issue free
• Monitoring safety gates to ensure they are closed
• Communicating with Raw Milk Operator for starting and stopping milk input pumps
• Monitoring milk temperature

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs the job in a safe and professional manner
• Performs a safety check on the workstation/workplace before conducting work
• Maintains/ensures a clean, safe, and well-organized working environment
• Adheres to company policies, regulations, and rules
• Adheres to Food Health and Safety Regulations and Employee Health and Safety Regulations
• Adhere to legal responsibilities of the: Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Washington Administrative Code
• Additional Duties as assigned/ required that are relevant to the “Essential Functions and Responsibilities” of the job

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Highschool diploma or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working level proficiency in the English Language
• 1 - 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a high-volume number of employees is preferred
• Basic knowledge of Goods Manufacturing Practices, Quality Control in Food Processing, Standard Operation Procedures, and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
• Basic of knowledge machine operation
• Advance level in attention to detail
• Basic level in communication skills
• Basic level in math skills
• Ability to adapt to changes
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work: alone/ around others/ with others
• Ability to work: effectively/ efficiently by oneself and in teams
• Ability to work: in a fast pace/ high-pressure environment
• Preference of experience working with overhead cranes in a food manufacturing environment

Physical Demand:

• Requires frequent: carrying (up to 50 lb) /lifting (up to 50 lb)
• Requires repetitive: actions/ motions
• Requires: bending/ climbing/ kneeling/ pulling/ pushing/ reaching/ twisting
• Requires: standing (for extended periods of time)/ walking (for extended periods of time)

Working Conditions:

The employee works in a food production factory and is exposed to an environment consisting of: chemicals, electrical/ mechanical power: equipment/tools, elevated levels, fluctuating hot/ cold temperatures, grease/ oils, hot/ cold: objects/surfaces/substances, humid environment, loud noise level, and wet floors.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bellingham, WA 98225: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Machine Operators: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20