Line Technician - Paper (B Crew)

Position Summary

Primary responsibility is setting up and controlling paper line filler equipment in a highly efficient manner. The Evergreen technician will also ensure that all preventive maintenance items are performed correctly, and in a timely manner. Corrective maintenance items must be aggressively addressed, using own technical skills and all other available resources.

Essential Functions

• Vigilantly monitor equipment operation for indications of impending problems.
• Ensures that all required preventive maintenance is performed.
• Addresses equipment problems in an aggressive manner, as to minimize downtime.

• Makes controlled adjustments to equipment to optimize the running efficiency.
• Responsible for maintaining documentation associated with operations.
• Upholds highest quality, safety, and cleanliness standards within designated area.
• Communicates with other team members to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Ensures that all resources are available for production run.
• Setup oncoming shift for successful run.
• Expected to perform any duties necessary to support the team.
• Obtain information necessary to perform duties at pre shift team meetings, and by meeting with off going Serac Technician.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to learn complex systems and concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a timely fashion, under stressful situations.
• Demonstrated mechanical skills.
• Able to work on equipment in awkward positions, and reach difficult areas in the machine.
• Must be willing and able to stay in confined work area wearing appropriate clean room attire for extended periods of time.
• Must be capable of wearing a full-face respirator.
• Comfortable with operation of microprocessor-controlled equipment
• Comfortable operating Microsoft Windows based applications.
• Strong Communication skills: this position interacts frequently with other team members, other departments, management, and foreign nationals.

Education and Experience

• Minimum High School equivalency
• Preferred 5 years food manufacturing experience
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 60 lbs.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Various tasks involving the responsibility of the food safety and quality of company products.

Skills and Competencies

• Adapts to changes in the work environment
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills
• Work effectively with team members to accomplish department and plant goals

Physical Requirements

• Lift/Carry (2 hands) 26 - 50 lbs frequently
• Lifting: Heavy 26 - 50 lbs frequently
• Standing: Constantly (a minimum of 8+ hours)
• Sitting: Occasionally for short periods (a minimum of 2 hours)
• Walking: Constantly
• Ability to climb: Occasionally
• Bending: Occasionally
• Ability to work with arms outstretched to the front
• Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs. without assistance frequently

Performance Standards

• Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct, employment procedures and responsibilities as described in the HP Hood Guidebook and applicable site supplement.
• Adhere to all safety and environmental protocols, procedures and training. Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct safety concerns.
• Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices, including GMP dress code standards.
• Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences according to the Call-Off Procedure and Attendance Policy.