Machine Operator

Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative; Hinton (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in poultry production is seeking a dedicated individual to oversee the operational maintenance and setup of debone machinery. This role is crucial for ensuring that equipment runs efficiently and meets all quality standards. You will be responsible for equipment adjustments, blade sharpening, and maintaining safety and quality protocols. Join a team committed to excellence and consumer confidence in products while enjoying a stable work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and maintaining debone equipment.
• Ability to perform quality checks and adjustments on machinery.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate all debone equipment effectively.
• Perform maintenance checks and communicate necessary repairs.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Machine Maintenance

Quality Control

Communication Skills

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Debone Equipment

Blade Sharpening Tools

Job description

This position is responsible for overseeing the setup, operational maintenance, equipment adjustments as needed, tear down of all machinery, blade sharpening and installation of designated equipment, and other duties as assigned in the debone department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Be able to setup and operate all debone equipment
• Be able to perform checks on all equipment while operating and make necessary adjustments to ensure they are set properly to maximize yields and efficiency and meet all quality and USDA criteria
• Be able to communicate with management and maintenance on any repairs or major machine modifications that need to be made in order to keep the equipment and department running
• Be able to teardown all equipment and make decisions of whether parts need to be changed out due to wear or damage and report to management to track frequency of part change out along with reasons
• Be able to remove, sharpen, and re-install all blades that are associated with the debone equipment.
• Other duties as assigned- this is a part of a raw poultry production job rotation cycle.
• Commit to enhance the reputation of our products and maintain consumer confidence in our products through the development and implementation of written safety, legal, and quality food safety systems, programs, and practices.
• Must maintain an excellent attendance record
• Must follow all safety procedures and requirements