The primary role of the Production Machine Operator is the safe and efficient operation of the equipment and product testing. The Production Machine Operator is a member of the Vitalus team and as such, participates in team efforts to achieve department goals, and provides support to other roles within the plant operations as required. This position requires shift work, weekend, and holiday rotations in a 24/7 operation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Set up, operate, and shut down the plant equipment.
Verify all lines, tanks and equipment are cleaned and sanitized prior to use.
Operate and troubleshoot equipment in order to complete daily targets.
Complete the required documentation. i.e. record information on gauges, printouts and monitors, and verify against standards; maintain shift logs of production and other required data in batch sheets and CIP logs and/or record information into Navision.
Package and palletize the finished product.
Follow all standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
Perform required in-process product testing and record test results.
Ensure samples for the lab are taken and submitted.
Perform daily calibrations of testing equipment.
Adhere to all safety practices and protocols related to job responsibilities and tasks including wearing all PPE when handling chemicals.
