Line Operator

SUMMARY

The Line Operator is responsible for loading the extruder and monitoring the extruder process and chip quality throughout the proofing and toasting process. Maintains standards for food safety and food quality. All procedures and practices used are grounded in standards, regulations and laws addressing food safety and food quality, as well as environmental safety in accordance

with Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

WI Milwaukee

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Line Operator

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Monitors dough sent from mixer to extruder on overhead conveyor system

Cuts dough with a Chef’s Knife and loads the extruder as necessary

Maintains a measured amount of dough inside the extruder hopper

Monitors the dough activity coming out of the extruder. Makes recommendations for improvements as needed. Clears dough jams with appropriate procedures and tools as necessary.

Applies flour to the dusting table and top duster

Monitors the proofing line dough performance. Clears dough jams with appropriate procedures and tools as necessary

Recommends changes or makes changes to the sheeting process

Monitors proofed dough by the slitters to ensure proper flow into the chip oven

Monitors chip cutting area for proper size and texture. Make recommendations for improvement if needed

Monitors chip quality after the toaster oven. Makes recommendations for improvement if needed

Cleans extruder, line/belts, dicer and other areas when the line is down for sanitation

Scrapes the proofing belts during sanitation

Removes flour (dusting brush / vacuum) from proofing belts, motors, drives, covers, electrical boxes, and frame during sanitation

Communicates with associates routinely to assure that all are aware of the work to be completed, priorities for the day and any impending issues

Communicates concerns to Baker, Mixer, and Production Supervisor Line Operator Job Description

Maintains an understanding of the production schedule for each shift and how it influences the work to be done

Keeps work environment clean, safe. Performs all plant cleaning and sanitation activities on all equipment and in all departments following both safety and quality procedures, policies, and rules and in accordance with the standards, regulations and laws governing food safety, food quality and environmental safety regulations and monitors and accurately documents all work completed. This includes midweek and end of the week production cleaning

Assists production with packaging, palletizing, and other duties, as needed

Supports the implementation and monitoring of food safety and food quality standards, regulations, and laws. Notifies leaders if there are any concerns or opportunities for improvement

Assure the implementation of all identified food quality and food safety standards, laws, good manufacturing practices, training, and continuous improvement

Primary focus of all business-related efforts is and must remain that of promoting excellence in all products

Remains current in training expectations

Records and documents according to procedures

Other duties as 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, Skills and Abilities:

Requires education generally equivalent to a high school diploma

Requires a minimum of one year of progressive work experience preferably food production

Requires a working knowledge of food safety and food quality standards and regulations such as SQF and environmental safety regulations along with a commitment to continuous improvement

Requires basic mathematical skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide combined with the ability to read and interpret formulas and recipes, and calculate proportions, rations, and ingredient amounts

Requires strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft programs such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Team player, works well with others, and communicates effectively with all associates

Requires effective and clear written and oral communication skills fluent in English to clearly communicate with other team members Line Operator Job Description

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.

Occasional sitting

Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, grasp or touch objects and tools

Frequently is required to talk or listen

Frequent standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending, reaching

Frequent lift/move up to 30 pounds

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, with team lift assistance

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment :

The employee works indoors in a production environment. Additionally, the incumbent will work near moving mechanical parts, and in high places. He/she will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. There is moderate noise in the work environment. The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.

As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven – delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.

By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.

To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.