Job Details

Control Room Operator

The Control Room Operator's position involves monitoring and operating plant equipment including the production and peel lines. Responsibilities include maximizing production output while keeping the product within specifications and maintaining high quality by closely working with Production, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance department. You will monitor the computer system controlling the plant machinery and make adjustments as required from the central control room. Will identify any maintenance needs on the production and peel lines and communicate this to the Shift Manager and/or shift mechanic.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors all areas of the production process via PC based automated control systems and through radio communication.
• Follow the approved Standard Operating Procedures of the production and peel lines to produce products within their appropriate specifications, flow balance, and speed.
• Assists with direction of personnel who may be assigned to production and peel lines
• Monitors raw potato flow and makes adjustments to the sorter, sorter gates, and peelers to make sure that the right potatoes are going to the right lines and to prevent the lines from running empty.
• Monitors all areas of control system troubleshooting and correcting problems when required.
• Frequent communications with all areas of production.
• Tracks and documents operating parameters. Documents issues and corrective actions taken.
• Troubleshoots and corrects problems to ensure optimum operating conditions.
• Interprets analytical and operating reports for improvement opportunity.
• Report and communication with the Shift Manager on line performance, and line parameters on lines and any other issues pertinent to the production line.
• Informs shift managers of unsafe working and operating practices and reports any action sited.
• Follows all housekeeping policies according to good manufacturing practices.
• Completes all other duties as necessary. Will likely be cross-trained on other production lines.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to give instruction and teach others regarding processes and equipment operation.
• Ability to complete paperwork and reports; basic math skills needed.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral with all levels of management.
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and correct situations and ability to follow to ensure completion.
• Good attention to detail.
• Computer literacy necessary and familiarity with PC based Windows operating systems helpful. Ability to log into multiple types of software.
• Basic understanding of motor control/PLC operations helpful
• Ability to monitor self and others to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Ability to work well with all levels of staff.
• Must be safety and quality conscious.
• Manage multiple corrective actions at one time with multiple people.

Education:

Education must be of such level as to allow for the accurate reading, writing, calculation and communication of the required materials and instructions to complete the job responsibilities. High school diploma/equivalent or higher education preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Will be required to stand, bend, or move repetitively for up to 12 hours.
• Must be able to lift on a regular basis up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Able to tolerate dust or chemicals.
• Must not be affected by moving equipment and machinery.
• Bending, stretching, lifting, reaching, climbing, crawling, and crouching as required.
• Repetitive motion and continuous use of fingers, wrists, and arms.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Supervisor Duties:

No supervisory duties. Will report to the Assistant Shift Manager or the Shift Manager.

Working Conditions:

Normal plant / manufacturing environment. The Process Control Operator will work 12-hour rotating shifts; must be available all days and hours for a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week operation. Will be exposed to high levels of noise, extreme heat or cold, steam, dust, and wet, humid, and slick conditions, and all other environmental factors normally attributed to a manufacturing environment.