Operator Technician Evergreen - Night shift 5:45pm 6am (4 on 4 off)

Torrey Holistics; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics in Roanoke, VA seeks an Operator Technician to ensure safe and efficient operation of our equipment and to meet quality, cost, and time requirements.

You will perform daily maintenance, monitor production, read measuring devices, document outcomes, and assist with process improvements while following 5S, safety policies, and quality procedures. Shifts are 12 hours with rotating days and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Experience with measuring devices and quality troubleshooting preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills essential.
• Ability to work all shifts including long shifts and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor highly automated production equipment.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment (5S).
• Perform routine maintenance and document results.
• Inspect products and reduce defects; record reworks and wastes.
• Support process improvements and waste reduction initiatives.
• Follow safety and quality policies (OSHA, GMP, HACCP).
• Operate forklifts and provide break relief as needed.
• Assist with installations, upgrades, or trials as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Measuring devices

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Basic computer & math skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Measuring devices

Job description

**Job Summary:**Under the direction of the Operations Team Lead and/or general supervision, the operator technician is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of the company’s equipment within prescribed specifications which satisfies the customer requirements of quality, cost, and time, using the most economical means and complying with all legal requirements.Job Duties:• Comply with safety policies and practices and participate in the plant Safety Program, reporting any and all incidents that occur or could have occurred (near miss).• Maintain a safe and clean working environment for self, team members, and equipment through daily 5S, housekeeping activities and vehicle safety checks.• Adhere to quality standards and procedures supporting the positive release program and promoting quality within the operation. • Inspect manufactured product and follow quality protocol when defects are discovered. Adjust machines accordingly to minimize defects and record results by completing reports, summarizing reworks and wastes and inputting data into quality database.• Monitor, maintain and adjust machines during continuous production to prevent machine stoppagesand minimize waste.• Use and read measuring and quality inspection devices as required.• Complete charting and document production activities as required to meet or exceed quality standards. • Work with team members to make recommendations for process improvements.• Support continuous improvement teams that will drive out waste and reduce operation costs.• Understand and ensure compliance of all policies and procedures such as the BRC Food Safety Policy, GMPs, HACCP Principle, ISO14001 and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules while completing work tasks.• Participate in the development of SOP’s and work instructions as required.• Operate and/or work around highly automated systems including robotic equipment.• Understand and operate multiple production machines at a time to safely produce a sound quality product and ensure overall equipment effectiveness in accordance with established standards and guidelines. • Perform and accurately document daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks.• Assist in trial runs (SMA’s). Assist with machinery installs, overhauls and/or upgrades as needed.• Forklift operations as required.• Provide break relief as needed.• Other responsibilities as assigned.Qualifications and Experience Requirements:• High School Diploma or Equivalent• Mechanical aptitude• 2+ years experience in high volume manufacturing preferred• Effective verbal and written communication skills• Possess excellent teamwork abilities, organizational skills, and problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.• Basic computer & math skills needed to be able to read and interpret drawings, review specifications, review work instructions and report line performance.• Detail oriented• Ability to work all shifts including 8 or 12-hour shifts, daylight, and off-shifts as well as weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. • Ability to adapt to changing initiatives.• Working knowledge of measuring devices.Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to handle and feel. The team member is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The team member may occasionally be required to work in non-permit required confined spaces, unless otherwise trained. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds. There is no continual lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision as well as color recognition. Good hand/eye coordination is necessary. Average hours per week: 36/48 alternatingUsual Shift worked is: 12 hours Stand 70% Twist (3PC) 66%Sit 5% Crawl 1%Walk 70% Climb 2%Lift 5% Bend (90-180 degrees) 40%Lift (3PC) 70% Reach above shoulders 2%Twist 5% Work at heights 1%Squat 1%Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is very loud. Team members must wear hearing protection and all other assigned personal protective equipment. Temperature can range from extreme cold (<40 degrees) to extreme heat (>95 degrees). The atmosphere contains fumes, dust, and odors.**Special Hazards:**Mechanical and electrical from machinery. Exposure to pinch points, cuts, burns, metal dust and slivers. Daily work near chemicals that are hazardous and explosive