Machine Operator

Machine Operator I

Primary Objective:

Monitors flow of raw materials through crushing process.

Major Functions and Scope:

• Loads raw materials into hopper using a Front-End Loader.
• Fills and maintains additive hoppers and adjusts feeders as required.
• Monitors flow of material through crushing process.
• Maintains accurate production reporting and record keeping.
• Able to maintain significant physical strength and stamina.
• Performs various tests to ensure body materials are within specifications and documents results.
• Willingness and ability to assist with normal, ongoing Crushing color changes.
• Monitors equipment or processes and reports problems to supervisor.
• Follows ISO operating procedures.
• Keeps area safe, clean and organized.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Experience, Competencies and Supervision:

Education and Knowledge:

High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Experience:

0 -1 year previous manufacturing/production experience.

Competencies:

Good oral and written communications skills. Good record keeping skills. Good listening skills. Accurate measurement capability. Ability to understand and speak basic English.

Other Pertinent Position Information:

While performing the duties of this position, the associate is regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may be required to sometimes sit, climb or balance. The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles and silica dust. The associate must be able to pass a lung function test annually. The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures. The noise level is less than 85 dBA. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.