Job Title: Press Operator Assistant
Department: Manufacturing
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to Production Manager
Pay Range: DOE and shift $20.00-$23.00/hour
Position Summary:
Press Operator Assistant is a valuable role for our organization. As a Press Operator Assistant, you would be responsible for assisting with pasta production equipment operation to drive maximum product output while maintaining ECP quality and safety standards. Additionally, you play a key role in preparing for shape changes according to the production schedule and ensure the proper blends of raw ingredients are used.
Key Job Duties and Responsibilities:
· Assist with press and dryer machines and take direction from the Press Operator, monitor, and adjust production settings to achieve a scheduled poundage goal for each production run. Reports issues to Press Operator.
· Continuously monitor and maintain lengths in short goods and patterns in long goods according to ECP specifications. Inform the Press Operator of any non-spec pasta that may require regrinding.
· Prepare for shape changes according to the production schedule and ensure the proper blends of raw ingredients are used.
· Assist in, or conduct, ingredient changeovers as directed by the Press Operator.
· Assist in maintaining a detailed log of production events during each shift; maintain and review quality check sheets consistently during each shift.
· Perform clean-up and teardown of machines during operation, as requested.
· Report safety and food safety issues to the Press Operator or Production Manager.
· Assist Lab Technicians with pasta samples for moisture testing by removing shorty goods products from machine process points three times per day.
· Conduct inspections, record, and report findings in the semolina tailings and report findings back to Mill via Press Operator
· Maintain dies (selecting, preparing, washing, storing) and perform additional die room duties (preparing ingredient hoppers, recording ingredient usage, proper disposal of containers, and superstack machine operation).
· Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Required:
· Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution OR 1-year experience in manufacturing in lieu of education
· Must be able to work weekends for the entire length of the shift, and overtime as needed.
· Previous experience operating equipment in a manufacturing setting, working with production line control computers.
· Must be a self-starter and work independently.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, sit, stand, stoop, and reach above shoulders for 3+ hours per shift.
- Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift.
- Must be able to climb and work off ladder for 3+ hours per shift.
- Must be able to work in a dusty environment for 3+ hours per shift.
- Must be able to work in high heat and humidity for 6+ hours per shift.
- Must be able to perform simple grasping, push, pull, and perform fine manipulation for 3+ hours per shift.
- Must be able to lift up-to 10 pounds for 6+ hours per shift and must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds for 3+ hours per shift.
- Must be able to make fine distinctions in sound.
- Must be able to express ideas by spoken and written word.
- Must be able to distinguish objects and equipment visually.
Schedule: Full-time; work 36 hours and get paid for 40
Shift: Weekend Shift, Friday-Sunday 10:00AM-10:00PM or 10:00PM-10:00AM
Please submit your resume and application at the address listed above or email Liz Bakker, HR Manager, at evbakker@enterprisecp.com. Call 320-357-3506 with any questions.
Enterprise-CP LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person