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Job Description:

Hy-Vee, Inc.

Job Title: Production Operator                                                 

Location: Hy-Vee Beverage Mfg.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Revision Date:  7/23

General Function:

The employee’s responsibilities include: Set up, tear down and operation of machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.

Working Relationships:

Accountable and Reports to: Production Supervisor

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high- speed environment, follow standardized work and adhere to safe work practices in continuous improvement environment.Beverage manufacturing machinery and perform necessary pre/post operational activities to ensure proper equipment startup.Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude.Must be willing to work in all areas of production.Required to assist in set up and clean up responsibilities.Ensure that production requirements and standards are met consistently.Maintain a clean and safe work area.Observe all safety guidelines and report safety concerns to management.Able to work overtime as needed, including weekends.Work cooperatively with the production team to meet quotas and goals.Operate machinery correctly and maintain it with care.

 Machine Operator 2 - Requirements and Qualifications:

Assist management with procedures to ensure quality product while seeking cost cutting ideas.Practices HAACP and Good Manufacturing Practices at all times.Needs to be able to work alongside other individuals on line as a team.  Report any machinery issues to management.High school education or equivalent. Previous Warehouse experience would be helpful.Reliable and punctualFlexible schedule and willingness to work to completion of job.

Physical Requirements:

Must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force repeatedly; exert up to 40 pounds of force frequently to move objects.Must be able to be on feet (standing and walking) for 8 -10 hours a day.Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling,  reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting,  grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions:

The duties of this position are performed in an office and receiving dock. Primarily in a temperature controlled environment but may have exposure to extreme weather temperatures on occasions.Frequent deadlines exist while handling multiple tasks.Ability to climb, bend, lift and work in areas of limited mobility. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must have the ability to use logical thinking or solve problems.

Follow all written and verbal instructions.

Contacts:

Has daily contact with facility leadership team.

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