Grand Prairie Foods Inc - Operator Technician at Grand Prairie Foods Inc

Hourly, Non-Exempt

2nd Shift - 3rd Shift if covering CIP sanitation 

Starting at $24

Benefits eligible first of the month after sixty days

CORE VALUES

HONESTY. ACCOUNTABILITY. LEADERSHIP. EXCELLENCE. TEAMWORK.

• As an Op (II) Tech, you are expected to maintain Grand Prairie’s Core Values in all communications with employees, visitors, and outside service providers. 

Role

The purpose of this position is to maintain and operate equipment to keep production at optimum levels of efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for achieving machine uptime goals
• Correctly set up and operate production equipment
• Coordinate equipment improvements with maintenance and process teams
• Execute equipment changeovers 
• Perform maintenance to prevent breakdowns and reduce times
• Report emergency repair needs, and log needed future repairs
• Analyze and determine root cause for equipment downtime
• Train new team members in specific duties and machine safety
• Read and mix to ingredient sheets
• Organize and input paperwork for production runs
• Assist in training new GPF employees
• Go to person for all HACCP, SSOP and SQF information
• Coordinate equipment improvements with maintenance and process teams
• Complete end of day paperwork
• Problem solve/troubleshoot machine issues
• Assist and back-up CIP operator with sanitation changeover 
• Help create and develop programs, processes, training criteria

Education & Training Requirements 

• High school diploma or GED required

Work Experience Requirements

• 1+ year of food manufacturing experience
• Experience in operating HMI, PLC, and enclosed systems
• Pasteurization operating experience a plus
• CIP systems experience 
• Understanding of ERP systems
• Working with GMPs and SQF guidelines

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to stand, kneel, bend, climb, push, pull for up to 10 hours a day
•  Exposure to variation in temperature 
• Ability to climb ladders of various heights
• Ability to use and understand computers and technical systems

Expectations

• Experience in operating HMI and PLC
• Ability to problem solve complex situations involving process and equipment
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to understand and decipher written and verbal communication
• Understand and adhere to GMP and SQF policies
• Follow all safety guidelines as monitored by regulatory authorities
• HACCP certified within 30 days