Can Making Tech - 2nd shift
Company: Faribault Foods
Location: Faribault
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Description SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Canning
Technician is to operate can making equipment including the
depalletizer, depalletizer/palletizer, can conveyor systems, lid
feeder, slitter, welder, body former, uniformer, leak detector and
can detection systems.
Monitor the processes of the canning systems so that product
quality is guaranteed and package integrity is assured.
Participate as a Team Member of their assigned Business Unit.
Direction is provided by the Shift Manager who coordinates the
activities of Team members involved in can making of product for
their assigned Business Unit.
The Business Unit goals are consistent with company goals and
business unit Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to include safety,
quality, productivity and customer service.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following is a list that describes the duties to be
performed.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Other duties may be assigned.
Partner with Quality Assurance, executing and supporting all
Quality programs that ensure the production of Safe, Quality Foods.
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of
assigned equipment on the canning line. Maintain proper safety
conditions of equipment and of Company assets. Request product and
materials to assure that the Business Unit goals and customer
orders are achieved in a timely fashion. Complete assigned
paperwork daily. Document all required operational checks.
Properly date and sign all required charts, graphs, and
paperwork.
These checks are considered legal documents and are required by the
FDA.
Accurately complete all documentation associated with production
and change-overs.
Maintain accurate records and logs as required.
Perform line observations, calculate downtime, perform safety
checks, quality checks and quality audits. Complete maintenance
work orders and take action and make recommendations based on these
results.
Monitor cans dimensions, seam dimensions and integrity, can vacuum,
and visual can inspection.
Document all can and seam evaluations, and all quality assurance
procedures dictated by established standards.
Make necessary machine adjustments to compensate for variations
before deviations occur. Perform proper sanitation, sterilization,
and proper cleanliness procedures of the workstation and canning
system.
Using the Seam Scope as well as other tear down methods, conduct
seam analysis on all in-one process cans at the specified frequency
to analyze defective cans identified during processing. Sample and
inspect cans and ends, according to the Incoming Can Sampling
program.
Responsible as replacement operator to cover shift during vacation
time, personal time, or other time away from work following the
crewing procedures. Responsible for following the required
notification process if unable to report for work and during
illness to specify date of return to work. Be an active participant
in Business Unit team meetings and other Plant meetings by
communicating timely and pertinent data when appropriate, and
active involvement in analyzing, recommending, and implementing
solutions to problems within the Business Unit and the Plant.
Ensure a smooth shift change transition (i.e., communicate
problems/issues regarding operating equipment, upcoming
quantity/flavor changes, review quality inspections, etc.)
Train new employees and co-workers. Perform basic preventative
maintenance tasks and corrective work orders, and work with other
support personnel when operational problems occur. Provide data and
information to support personnel, such as maintenance, to
facilitate the effectiveness of their performance.
Identify and correct equipment problems to maximize production
efficiencies, and report potential equipment problems to
maintenance. Comply with area Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs),
Quality Assurance Parameters (QAPs), Good Manufacturing Process
(GMPs) Procedures, and ISO Standards. Be knowledgeable in all
required Quality Assurance checks and in HACCP related items.
Comply with all company safety procedures and guidelines and comply
with all company guidelines and policies. Clean and sanitize
machines to meet legal and quality standards. Maintain a clean,
organized work area respecting GMP's. Rotate positions with other
Canning Team Members. Cross-train and achieve equipment operation
certifications on all equipment within the Business Unit. Ensure
that job operations maintain or improve product quality. Stop and
correct job operation if product quality is affected
negatively.
Work daily overtime and weekends as required. Maintain OSHA
Certified Forklift License (if applicable). Demonstrate good
attendance.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent education experience. 1 to 3
years in a manufacturing facility.
Demonstrated experience in ability to run, set-up and change-over
equipment. Demonstrated equipment maintenance and preventative
maintenance experience preferred.
Working knowledge of computers and software applications,
preferably with MS Office applications. SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short
correspondence, and memos.
Must be able to understand and follow directions.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small
group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the
organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all
units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and
decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentages; draw and
interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to
carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in
standardized situations.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in
standardized situations. Dependability and reliability. Safety
awareness is a must.
Ability to read, understand and comply with work directions,
training manuals, safety rules, Standard Operating Procedures and
Good Manufacturing Processes.
Ability to work with limited supervision and perform effectively in
a team-oriented environment.
Working knowledge of computers and software applications,
preferably with MS Office applications. RELATIONSHIPS:
Maintain a collaborative working relationship with peers,
Production, Quality Assurance, and Leadership.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 walk and talk and hear.
The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle, feel
objects, tools, or controls.
The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, reach, stretch,
stoop, kneel, push, crouch, crawl, bend and climb stairs.
This employee will be required to twist and turn body while
standing.
The employee is occasionally required to climb on ladders and
portable stairways, or balance.
Must be able to work 10 hours - sitting 5% and standing 95%.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to climb
into machinery for cleaning purposes.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust
focus. 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. ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS:
SPEAKING: Verbally interacts to coordinate tasks with others
one-on-one and with one or more people, face to face or on the
phone; often with authority figures, in academic/workplace
contexts.
Explains how to carry out a process, procedure, method or
technique. LISTENING: Must possess adequate listening/interpreting
skills to satisfy most academic and work-related expectations for
competent communication.
Can follow extensive, multi-step complex instructions on how to
operate a machine and can complete a related evaluation task in a
standard format: circling, matching, filling in blanks, completing
a chart.
DOCUMENT USE: Able to locate and integrate, or compare/contrast 2-3
specific pieces of information in visually complex texts (e.g.,
tables, calendars, schedules, phone directories, cookbooks) or
across paragraphs or sections of text.
Able to look at complex diagram/overview of a manufacturing
operation and compares accuracy of graphic information with the
detailed descriptive text. READING: Able to read policy and
procedure manuals, equipment, installation and use manuals, user
product guides, health and safety advisories, legal and
administrative procedures, scientific and experimental
procedures.
Able to interpret selections from texts about safety precautions at
a workplace, by locating and integrating 3-4 pieces of information
from the text. WRITING: Able to convey business messages as written
notes, memoranda, letters of request, or work log entries, to
indicate a problem, to request a change, or to request
information.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential function 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 regularly works near moving
mechanical parts.
The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is
frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and
risk of electrical shock.
The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The
operator will be exposed to wet and humid conditions and have to
work with cleaning chemicals, toxic chemicals, and some dust in the
atmosphere. The noise level in the work environment has been
measured at 85 decibels and hearing protection must be worn.
Working in close proximity with moving forklift trucks is
required.
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