Technician

Full Time Regular

Caledonia, OH, US Requisition ID: 1854

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*SUMMARY: *The purpose of this position is to learn facility tasks and carry out daily plan to maintain efficient operation of the plant. This position will sustain the Mission and Motto and Food Safety and Quality Statement of the Mennel Milling Company. 

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PRIMARY WORK SHIFT: Works shift as assigned and overtime as required. 

*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *

*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodation.  *

• Follow all food and personal safety rules and regulations in respect to GMP's, OSHA, HACCP, the Global Food Safety Initiative, the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act as stated in the FS&Q Statement, and sanitation guidelines as set forth by the company as listed in Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and attend all required training sessions. Maintain the department/facility in an everyday audit ready condition.
• Operates machinery on a production line including high speed packaging equipment.

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``` - Effectively and safely operates all auxiliary equipment and product conveying systems. - Performs sanitation, clean-out, and changeover tasks and duties as assigned. - Cross-trains on all equipment, systems, programs, procedures, and tasks within the entire extrusion plant. - Strives for continuous improvement and works effectively with other members of the extrusion team to achieve the established performance goals of the plant. - Other duties may be assigned.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory duties.  

*QUALIFICATIONS:   *

*The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.  *

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must successfully pass a mechanical aptitude test.
• A minimum of one year of manufacturing experience in a fast-paced work environment preferred.
• Food processing experience is preferred.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.     

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, procedures, and plans. Ability to write, complete checklists and other basic documentation and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information or data in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, supervisors, and managers.  * *

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:  

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  * *

REASONING ABILITY:

Must use solid judgment when making decisions. Must have ability to quickly recognize and plan for changing work duties and events.  * *

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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