Machine Operator - 3rd Shift 11pm-7am at Country Pure… · DeLand

Company Description

Country Pure Foods is the nation’s premier juice company, formed by joining four outstanding companies: Natural Country Farms of Ellington, Connecticut; Ohio Pure Foods of Akron, Ohio; Ardmore Farms of DeLand, Florida; and Cal-Tex Citrus Juice of Houston, Texas. Most recently, Country Pure Foods became a wholly owned subsidiary of Silver Springs Citrus, Inc., a joint venture owned by Sapporo International and Toyota Tsusho America. Combined, the company has over 300 years of experience providing fresh juice, packaging and distribution solutions to the food service, retail and contract packaging industries.

Job Description

Operate, clean, maintain machines and maintain juice flow from machine to packaging and boxing area to robot room with the highest degree of quality and efficiency. Ensures the safety, cleanliness, and orderliness, of the production area. Performs duties assigned by the Production Supervisor, Team Coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Operate, clean and maintain machine.
2. Ensure the safety of the crew by enforcing all safety procedures.
3. Manage changeovers and setups to ensure accurate runs.
4. Reduce shrink and loss by monitoring production area.
5. Communicate effectively with maintenance regarding mechanical issues.
6. Identify and correct leaker problems in area.
7. Break-out operators in area.
8. Set-up and change case coder as required.
9. Perform minor repairs on machines.
10. Perform sampling (Brix check) and obtain OK from QA Department.
11. Perform cleaning, check cleaning and get OK from QA Department.
12. Examine supply levels of “necessary items” to ensure a continuous juice run.
13. Complete paperwork dye check, certification list, magnet inspection sheets, leaker checks, weight checks, sanitation checklist and all other production daily paperwork.
14. Communicate with previous and following shifts regarding equipment operation & production status.
15. Operate time card system correctly.
16. Suggest improvements in safety, quality and efficiency.
17. Follow CPF policies and procedures
18. Correctly submit all job paperwork & records.
19. Constantly monitor product.
20. Maintain and manage accurate case counts.
21. Back-up Operator II.
22. You might be asked to perform duties not listed in this job description.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

1. Remember, follow and understand on the job training.
2. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
3. Ability to attain a hand truck license through OSHA regulated training.
4. Read and understand written instructions.
5. Maintain records and print legibly.
6. Ability to prioritize and accurately complete necessary work.
7. Communicate effectively using appropriate interpersonal skills.
8. Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize.

Qualifications

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.

Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or minimum of one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as production schedules, inventory reports, sales forecasts, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, trends. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram form.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software; Inventory software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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 is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however the employee may be required to enter production areas where the noise level is usually loud and hearing protection is required.

Additional Information

EEO/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE