Summary: Interleaver/Checkweigher Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and tending to the Pro Pac Inc Checkweigher. Provides day-to-day assistance to Supervisor/Management in meeting production and quality requirements. Responsible for understanding Daily’s GMP’s and safety policies. Additionally, may rotate job stations within the Precook department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

• Setup, operate, maintain, and or breakdown the Checkweigher and/or Interleaver as assigned.
• Adjust target weights as needed
• Owns center lining process for assigned equipment
• Report Weight accuracy and weight Deviations immediately to Lead and/or supervisor
• Report problems to lead and/or supervisor
• Follows reporting and recordkeeping procedures, and reports problems to supervisor
• May rotate job stations and must maintain proficiency within Precook Packaging department
• May be required to assist in other areas based on business need
• Understand bacon specification requirements to ensure quality
• Work at a pace consistent with line speeds and reasonable expectations
• Keep accurate records as needed
• Minimize scrap at all times
• Follow procedures outlined by Department Supervisor/Department Lead
• Follow Daily’s attendance and punctuality rules
• Follow Daily’s Good Manufacturing Processes
• Follow Daily’s Safety guidelines as outlined in Safety Handbook
• Performs other related responsibilities, as needed, to support Daily’s business objectives

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Must consistently follow company rules and procedures and ensure consistency with product specifications
• Able to adhere to specifications
• Must have superior attendance record

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to speak, read, and write basic English to interact with equipment screens, complete reports, and communicate via radio as needed.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Basic math skills including ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Capability of working with and calculating percentages

REASONING ABILITY:

• Understanding of production and plant processes
• Ability to use independent judgment to make sound decisions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Performs a variety of tasks that require manual material handling and the use of hand tools, knives, hooks, machinery, and equipment
• Must be able to lift and carry at least up to 40 pounds consistently
• Standing and walking for up to 10 hours a day on concrete and wet surfaces
• Visual abilities required for this job include close and distance vision
• Must be able to wear all assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) for the position while working

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Temperature variations – average of 40 degrees in raw food areas. Exposure to noise above 85 dbl (hearing protection required).

WORK SCHEDULE:

• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. Must be available to work as scheduled.