WILD ROSE FOODS - Processing Specialist

​Job Description – Processing Specialist
 
Department:          Production/Operation
Reports to:             Operations Manager
Job Status:              Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Shift Type:              Coincides with production shift for standard work week.  Overtime as required.  May include possibly working holidays/weekends.
Location/Travel:   McMinnville, Oregon.  Travel may be required to attend training courses or events.
 
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, responsible for effective daily operation, changeover, and minor autonomous/preventive maintenance of production equipment and processes within a food manufacturing operation.  The primary responsibilities of the role include safety and environmental compliance, quality procedures, daily production, cleaning and sanitation procedures, equipment maintenance procedures, data collection, housekeeping, problem solving and continuous improvement as part of a work team.  The position works within a structure that requires considerable interaction with others int eh same production unit, as well as customers.  Proactively and continuously works to expand knowledge specific to the process and products made in the facility.
 
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.

• Responsible for maintaining a positive workplace in a food-manufacturing environment that promotes safety, quality, trust, and teamwork.
• Responsible for following food safety programs and reporting deficiencies to management.
• Maintains, services, and conducts repairs on mechanical equipment, machinery, and components. 
• Performs skilled repair services of mechanical, electrical, and building systems and equipment.
• Conducts periodic inspections to evaluate requests for repairs.
• Identifies parts for replacement and requests approval to purchase, as necessary.
• Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions, and responding to requests.
• Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements, implementing change.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Completes all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Be available for other functions and special projects related to the success of the business.

 
 
Position Requirements
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable state or local law, we will make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.
 
Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the products and the processes involved.
• Basic understanding of equipment operations and troubleshooting ability.
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality and efficiency.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Ability to understand daily production needs and participate in a team environment safely.
• Able to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires extended periods of standing, walking, climbing and sitting.
• Exposure to heat, cold, noise, machinery and cleaning chemicals.

 
Education/Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Working knowledge of Safety, Quality, and Material Management Systems and procedures.
• 2 years of work experience within manufacturing, or a technical and/or trade discipline.  Experience operating a variety of mechanical equipment preferred.
• Working knowledge of food safety, HACCP, GMP.
• Better Process Control Certificate preferred.

 
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 routinely exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat. The noise level is the work environment is usually moderate to loud.  The job duties include working with kettles, cappers, fillers, and pasteurization equipment.
 
Physical Requirements: 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 stand, walk, climb stairs and talk or hear.  The employee is routinely required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
 
If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to justina.alvarado@keystone-pacific.com.