Operator - US Waffle Company Inc.
Liberty, SC
About the Job
Responsibilities:
Set up, start up, disassemble, reassemble and operate wrapper during production
Load, thread, and splice film into machine as required
Adjust film tension as needed to improve performance
Verify that the correct film is installed and used based on the product specifications.
Change film as needed.
Verify speed and temperature settings on line.
Ensures that product specifications are being achieved
Verify the look of the packaging and integrity of seal.
Check weight on packaging.
Test metal detector as required by paperwork and document your results.
If metal detector does not function properly during test, notify Production Lead and troubleshoot issue
immediately.
Maintain production on the line, troubleshoot and correct issues on the line as quickly as possible to
maintain production.
Continuously inspect wrapper for issues with line, safety concerns, mechanical issues and notifies supervisor
if there is a problem
Able to work extended hours, available for overtime and weekend work as required.
Knowledge of SQF, GMP's, SOP's, and HACCP, and other food process sanitation requirements.
Report any/all food safety or food quality issues immediately to supervision or QA.
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Ability to read, write, and intermediate mathematical skills are required
Must be willing to work weekends and overtime when needed
Computer skills ability to learn and interact with HMI PLCs to properly setup wrappers for production
requirements.
Moderate mechanical aptitude is needed
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and all other food safety requirements
Complies with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's) requirements
Reports any food safety problems or potentially unsafe practices/conditions to QA and supervisor
Constant walking and standing on hard concrete service
Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, lifting and climbing
Position will require working in very hot conditions
Other conditions include flour dust, wet floors, occasional smoke and fumes if product burns
*This position is responsible for ensuring that food safety is not compromised while meeting the requirements of
the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing and are responsible to report food safety problems to personnel
with authority to initiate action.