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Job Title: Control Room Operator 2

Pay Rate: $22.65/hr.

Shifts: 1st (7AM- 3PM), 2nd (3PM-11PM), and 3rd (11PM- 7AM)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, AD&D

SUMMARY: 

Operates and performs maintenance on machinery as required. Documents and records required data for down time, problems, temperatures, and production, including any information relevant to the respected area. Must ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices Policy (GMP’s), Safety and Health Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations are being followed. Must be willing and able to continue training in evaporation systems, flash cooling and hot breaks for future advancement and increased control room responsibility. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES : 

• Understands the process flow of the specified machinery being operated (Hotbreaks, Fencos, Evaporators, or Flash cooler). 

• Must have the ability to operate at least two- control room systems within the department (Hotbreaks, Fencos, Evaporators and the Flash Cooler). 

• Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) when performing Cleaning In Place (CIP’s) and operating machinery. 

• Ensures that product being produced by Evaporators and the Flash Cooler meet the specifications according to the Manufacture Standard Practices (MSP). 

• Ensures that proper levels and temperatures are recorded and remain within limits.

• Ensures that all required paperwork and logbooks are correctly and completely documented.

• Checks pump seals and cooling water as required to ensure compliance of eliminating unnecessary waste. 

• Ensures that proper equipment is being worn: bump cap, gloves, safety glasses, face shield, and ear plugs when CIP is to be executed and when maintenance to machinery is required. 

• Maintains high level of cleanliness of equipment and surrounding work area. 

• Records all sanitation procedures being executed that are relevant to the respected area.

• Assists in the training of new personnel in the evaporation department.

• Executes thorough shift pass down with oncoming Operator. 

• Relieves other operators for their breaks in a timely manner and assist others as needed.

• Ensures that all required paperwork is completed properly at the end of the shift.

• Uses SOP’s to change out nitrogen tanks that supply nitrogen to cold hold tanks.

• Participates in Safety Tailgate meetings as required. 

• Coordinates sanitation within the Evaporation, Hot break and Juice tank areas with Sanitation Department. 

• Takes samples from various stages of the evaporators to the lab, following Q.A. Lab requirements.

• Other duties may be assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Knowledge in the operation of at least two-control room systems; Hot breaks, Fencos, Evaporators, or Flash coolers.

• Knowledge to operate calculator to perform mathematical functions. 

• Works with others and coordinate production with co-workers. 

• Basic Computer knowledge. 

• Works with minimum supervision. 

• Must be mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot equipment when necessary.

• Operates Technical Equipment such as: Process Sensor (MCT 600), Thermocouple Thermometers, and Digital Stopwatches 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

Three to four years’ related experience and/or training in Evaporation or similar equipment or equivalent combination of training and experience. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to read, write and speak English satisfactorily to perform the essential functions. 

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

• Write routine reports and correspondence. 

• Speak effectively and clearly to co-workers, upper management and customers when needed.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, with the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, weight measurements and volume.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral form. The ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 

TOOLS and EQUIPMENT USED: 

• Process Control & Instrumentation (Wonderware Panel, Butterfly, Gate and Ball Valves, Relief & Regulating Valves, Flow Switches, Temperature Charts and Graphs). 

• Hand Tools (Wrenches, Pliers, Bearing & Gear Pullers, Hammers, Screw Drivers, Socket Sets and Pry Bars). 

• Measuring, Leveling & Inspecting Tools (Tape Measure, Squares & Protractors, Calipers, V-Blocks, Plug and Thread Gauges and flashlight). 

• Power Transmission (Hydraulic Pumps, Air Compressors, Filters, Regulators & Lubricators, Shaft Collars and Couplings, and Air Cylinders). 

• Material Handling Tools (Hoists, Dollies, Drum Handlers, Pallet Jacks, Leveling Mounts, and cranes)

• Machinery Maintenance (Lubricants, Grease Guns & Fittings, Metalworking Fluids & Oils).

• Lathe, Drill Press, Grinder and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.

• Gear Boxes, Pumps (Chopper and Weldon). 

• Two Way Radio 

• Telephone 

• Thermocouple Thermometers 

• Digital Stopwatches 

• Pen and Permanent marker 

• Production Daily Log Books & other documentation as required 

• Process Sensor (MCT 600) 

• Sample cups for pumice moisture control 

• Forklift Certified 

• Man lift Certified 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

(Occasionally 1-33%; Frequently 34-66%; Continuously 67-100%) 

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. (Occasionally) 

• Stand, reach, climb, and lift (Frequently) 

• Stoop, kneel, and crouch. (Occasionally) 

• Taste and smell product (Frequently) 

• Vision: close vision, clear vision at 20 inches or less, distance visions-clear vision at 20 feet or more, color vision to distinguish product defects (Continuously) 

• Speech to communicate clearly with co-workers and customers if needed (Continuously)

• Repetitive use of hands: writing, using the fingers to adjust control setting on the computer keypad (Frequently) 

• Repetitive use of hands: to turn valves to the open or off position. (Occasionally)

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works with computers, around hot product, moving machinery, and is exposed to loud noises, which mandates the requirement of hearing protection. Wet floors may contribute to slippery conditions and may also contribute to humidity in the building. 

 (Occasionally 1-33%; Frequently 34-66%; Continuously 67-100%) 

• Seasonal hot weather (Continuously) 

• Humidity from the typical hot weather outside and inside the building (Continuously) • Wet floors may contribute to slippery conditions (Continuously) 

• Odors from the chlorine from our regularly scheduled clean up on all dice lines (Frequently)

• Extreme heat and humid temperatures when working in the finisher area (Frequently) 

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Full Steam Staffing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Full Steam Staffing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s  Fair Chance Act webpage.

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