Production Operator

Description

Job Summary:

Operate one or more machine or special purpose machines to crush and or size raw materials to specifications on production basis by performing the following duties:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lifts materials manually or using forklift to secure in fixture or loads automatic feeding device
• Forklift inspection before every shift
• Starts machine, engages feed, and observes operation
• Inspects and sizes products to verify conformance to specifications
• Moves machine controls and guides to adjust machine
• Replaces worn machine accessories, using hand tools.
• Tends machines and equipment other than crushing/grinding equipment
• Must be able to manually load 50 lbs. onto pallet 
• Record and keep accurate records for all production at end of each shift (production report – detailing the day)
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully

Attendance/Punctuality

• Is consistently at work on time (example of required hours); ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.  

Work Context

Body Positioning

• Requires standing
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
• Requires walking and running
• Requires bending or twisting

Communication

• Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
• Requires contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)
• Competition
• Requires competition or awareness of competitive pressures

Environment

• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions
• Includes exposure to contaminants 
• Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable

Impact of Decisions

• Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization
• Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company
• Mistakes are not easily correctable and have serious consequences
• Opportunity to make decisions without supervision

Job Hazards

• Requires exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings
• Requires exposure to hazardous conditions
• Requires exposure to high places
• Requires exposure to hazardous equipment

Level of Challenge

• Freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals
• Requires repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over
• Requires being exact or highly accurate

Pace and Scheduling

• Requires meeting strict deadlines
• Job pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery

Personal Interaction

• Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities
• Requires work with others in a group or team

Responsibility for Others

• Includes responsibility for the health and safety of others

Work Attire

• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment

Work Setting

• Requires working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions 
• Requires working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions
• Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people
• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions