Job Summary
The Cooker Operator is responsible for the operation of PLC to control the machinery. They must monitor pumps and grinders to ensure quality assurance.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Always conduct yourself in a safe and controlled manner
- Blow grease lines as required
- Clean up to include but not limited to shoveling the floor, hosing floors and machinery down, using wheelbarrows and PIT's.
- Operate the cooking process within selected parameters
- Document plant operations per our GMP program
- Notify shift manager of any issues or maintenance problems
- Attendance at all safety meetings required
- All other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Works well with others in a team environment.
- Dependable; reliable; ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
Physical Demands
- Constantly required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
- Must be able to stand for 8 hours and work 12 hour shifts occasionally
- Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Regularly required reach with hands and arms
