Meiji America

Oven Technician 2 - 3rd Shift

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeYork, PA, USA$21.18 - $25.27 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Some manufacturing experience in a food plant is helpful.
A high school education or equivalent, or relevant experience, is required.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to read and record written product specifications.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to stand and walk continuously, use hands frequently, and perform required lifting and team lifts for loads of 50 pounds or more.
Ability to work in heat and at heights frequently, with occasional exposure to cold and dampness.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and safe work area while complying with all company policies, procedures, practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point requirements.
Complete paperwork accurately and on time, communicate changes to the next shift, and communicate oven performance during shift changes.
Interact with Process Operators to verify that products meet specifications before entering the ovens.
Conduct routine analytical quality tests and complete all required Quality and Food Safety testing and documentation.
Operate ovens, make necessary adjustments, and maintain knowledge of oven types to keep production efficient and products within specifications.
Monitor ovens and baking procedures for quality, safety, maintenance issues, scrap reduction, and downtime; resolve issues when possible and report operational or safety issues to supervision.
Communicate product specification issues to Quality and the Supervisor or Manager.
Inspect and clean each band brush for metal twice per shift when the oven is in use.
Complete and submit work orders as needed.
Assist with or oversee the training of new employees.
Perform Statistical Process Control computer data entry according to established process-control procedures and product specifications.
Notify supervision of issues and perform other assigned duties.

Desired Qualifications

Previous manufacturing experience in a food plant.

Essential Functions:

Works well with others, fostering a team atmosphere.
Maintains a clean, safe work area at all times.
Comply with all GMP and HAACP requirements.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ensures all paperwork is completed timely and accurately. Communicates changes to the next shift.
Interacts with Process Operators to ensure product is within product specifications prior to entering the ovens.
Conducts routine analytical quality tests to ensure product is within specifications.
Full knowledge of oven types and necessary adjustments to keep ovens operating efficiently and ensure product is within specifications.
Monitors ovens for any maintenance related items that may affect the efficient production of quality products and takes action to resolve the problem. Reports any operational issues to supervision.
Monitors the ovens and the baking procedures for safety and reports any issues to the supervisor.
Communicates product specification issues with Quality and Supervisor/Manager.
Operates ovens with constant attention to quality of product, scrap reduction and minimal downtime.
Communicates with oncoming Oven Tech regarding the performance of each oven at shift change.
When in use, inspect and clean each band brush for metal twice per shift.
Able to properly complete and submit work orders as needed.
Assist or oversee the training of new employees.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to read and record written specifications of product.
Perform SPC (computer) data entry according to established process control procedures and product specifications.
Perform all appropriate Quality and Food Safety testing and documentation as required.
Ability to work independently.
Notify Supervision of any issues.
Must adhere/comply with all Company policies, procedures and practices.
All other duties as assigned.

Pay Rate Starts at $21.18 and at 1 year make $25.27
Accountability:
An Oven Tech will be accountable to the Production Supervisor for fulfillment of their duties. The performance of an Oven Tech will be measured to the degree of their production levels and quality of work performed in these assigned areas.

Experience:
Some manufacturing experience in a food plant helpful.

Education:
High School or equivalent or relevant experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands	Never	Seldom	Often	Always
Standing				x
Walking				x
Sitting		x
Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling		x
Use hands to lift or feel				x
Pushing and Pulling		x
Reaching with hands/arms above and below		x

Lift / Force	Never	Seldom	Often	Always
Up to 10 pounds			x
Up to 25 pounds			x
Up to 50 pounds		x
Up to 100 pounds		x
Over 100 pounds		x

**If 50 pounds or more, a team lift is required. A team lift consists of two or more people.

Audio/Visual Demands	Good	Fair	N/A
Hearing	x
Near Vision	x
Far Vision	x
Peripheral Vision	x
Color Discrimination		x
Depth Perception	x

Exposures	Never	Seldom	Often	Always
Cold		x
Heat			x
Dampness		x
Heights			x
Vibration	x
Skin Irritation	x
Lung Irritation	x
Risk Radiation	x
Risk Electrical Shock		x

About the Company

Meiji America

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