Kagome USA, Inc. is hiring: RO Forklift/Filler Operator in Los Banos

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The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• 30% Follows approved procedures while operating RO filler equipment filling drums with RO puree product. Ensures product quality based on specifications. Performs set-up and makes adjustments while in operation.
• 30% Transports empty and full drums onto and off of scale to shipping area
• 20% Prepares 55 gallon drums for filling
• 5% Performs preventative maintenance as prescribed in equipment operation manuals
• 5% Follows approved procedures completing CIP and COP of RO filler and room sanitation
• 5% Completes production, quality and sanitation paperwork
• 5% Performs other duties as needed or assigned by superior

Position Dimensions And Qualifications

Internal Contacts: RO supervisor, lead person, maintenance personnel, RO crew, RO operator and QC

External Contacts: None

Education Level and Focus: High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Years And Type Of Related Experience Required: Food processing experience in a technically advanced facility

Skills And Abilities

• Interpersonal and Communication: Ability to function with minimal supervision, including the capacity to learn and follow processing-CIP and sanitation procedures-safety rules and other directives. Ability to speak and write English
• Technical and Analytical: Basic math skills, process equipment problem solving aptitude, mechanical aptitude, ability to operate a forklift, ability to learn RO filler control panel
• Administrative and Operations: Aptitude for detailed documentation of operation including down time, fill volume, fill temperature and drum counts per shift

Physical Demands: Agile, standing for long periods of time, bending, reaching, lifting 50+ lbs, climbing stairs, ability to work various shifts

Work Environment: Food plant, high noise levels, subject to cold, hot and humid conditions, wet floors, forklift traffic and exposure to wet and dry cleaning agents

Special Equipment Used: RO filler machine, high pressure wash station, hot water station, pallet jack, scale and printer and refrigerated vans. Two way radio for internal use only

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Distribution and Supply Chain