Skilled Operative
About Kerry
About the role
This position will be dealing with raw poultry products. A Senior Process Operator is responsible for 6 steps: Set up of processing equipment, start-up of equipment, production of product, break down of equipment & cleaning as well as troubleshooting the equipment. This position requires experience in the operating systems of the equipment. This position is very repetitious and requires PPE to be worn and the environment to remain clean and sanitized.
Key responsibilities
Responsibilities:
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Must be able to perform all of the job responsibilities of a Process Operator
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Ability to identify problems, trouble shoot equipment and understands when to call maintenance
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Proficient in the Boccard and Alfa Lavelle systems
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Able to work independently and handle equipment by themselves
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Ability to train others
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Other duties as assigned.
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Operate in accordance with safety, quality and environmental standards.
Physical Working Conditions:
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Fast paced, repetitive environment
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Occasionally lifting 50 pounds without assistance and more than 50 pounds with assistance
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Operating multiple machines at one time.
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Loud environment.
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Extreme hot/cold environments
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Walking up and down stairs and on platforms
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Working at elevated levels/heights
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Continuous standing and walking.
Qualifications and skills
Qualifications:
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Production experience is a plus – food production experience is preferred.
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HS Diploma
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6 months – 1 year of Production experience on processing equipment.
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Must be trainable
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Sanitation experience a plus
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**Good environmental cleaning is a MUST
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***FOOD Mentality.
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Respect of the safety, quality, and environmental standards.