Process Operator

Job description

Job Summary The Process Operator is responsible for the operation of the computer controlled process equipment, cooker, machinery, and evaluation of any process problems in addition to performing product quality testing. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. - Oversees rendering process from raw material bin to finished goods storage. - Maintain steady flow of material to cooker. - Maintain cooker temperature, rate, and steam at peak operating levels. - Monitor evaporation rate to maintain rate per hour according to requirements. - Control flow of material to presses and to finished goods storage. - Monitor control panel and various gauges to accomplish process. - Operate pollution control system including air/odor control system and wastewater control. - Responsible for boiler start up and operation. - Perform periodic preventative maintenance on all equipment in process. - Monitor machinery; bring all problems to attention of manager. - Assures equipment and work area is clean after each shift. - Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with a...