Moisture Tester - Ross Plant

Anticipated Wage: $18.81-$23.80/hr

This is a 4th Shift Position: Team A: 7am to 7pm & Team D: 7pm to 7am

SUMMARY:

Perform quality tests and analysis on products produced by utilizing the lab equipment and customer specifications, and by communicating with co-workers and supervisors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Other duties may be assigned. All of the following are to be performed while adhering to Tree Top operational policies, safety rules, procedures and good manufacturing practices.

It is the responsibility of every employee at Tree Top Inc. to report food safety and food quality problems or risks to personnel with the authority to initiate action against these said possible risks. The Organization chart indicated key personnel with the authority to take action.

This is a representative sample--not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks.

1. Communicate Effectively
   
   
   
   • Share quality assurance information with production employees as necessary.
   • Notify shift Supervisor and QA Manager of foreign material and process problems as required
   • Communicate with co-workers
   • Communicate with appropriate team leaders
   • Inform QA Manager of any problems
   • Communicate with relief person regarding breaks and lunch
   • Communicate status and concerns with next shift QA Moisture Tech
   
   
   
   

1. Assure Quality Standards for Evaporated Moisture Products
   
   
   
   • Read specifications sheet for product
   • Monitor operation of metal detector magnets and record result (notify maintenance if not working)
   • Collect sample for moisture analysis, conduct test, and record results
   • Retain moisture samples as required for vacuum oven analysis
   • Save composite sample for final grade
   • Notify dryer personnel when moistures are out of specification and take appropriate action; hold for rework or adjust water if needed
   • Notify other personnel of water status before leaving the area
   • Work with Team Leaders, Utility, and Supervisor so product can be mixed back in as needed (high or low moisture and/or Sulfite)
   
   
   
   

1. Identify Suspect Product
   
   
   
   • Place product on hold for foreign material
   • Investigate cause with Supervisor(s) and Maintenance
   • Notify Team Leaders and Supervisors of products' adherence to specifications
   
   
   
   

1. Complete Paperwork Accurately
   
   
   
   • Paperwork must be clean and neat (no white-out or write-over permitted)
   • Grade Sheet
   • Metal Detector and Magnet Reports
   • Foreign Material Reports
   • Vacuum Oven Report
   • Calibration Log Book
   • Log all of the day's activities and problems with moistures
   • Moisture charts
   • File all paperwork daily
   
   
   
   

1. Maintain GMPs
   
   
   
   • Ensure personal hygiene is in compliance
   • Clean lab equipment after use
   • Maintain a clean work area; keep floors swept, brooms, squeegees, etc. in proper place; empty trash containers as needed
   • Wipe counters
   • Ensure cleaning procedures are followed in proper sequence
   • Adhere to GMP standards throughout the entire plant
   
   
   
   

1. Ensure Food Safety by Following HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points)
   
   
   
   • Maintain personal cleanliness, wash hands frequently, wear hairnet, wear sanitary gloves
   • Do not store chemicals too close to food products
   • Avoid spilling oil or cleaning fluids on food products
   • Avoid cross-contamination
   • Follow color code policy
   • Follow proper procedures, practices, training
   • Verify correct ingredients are being used
   • Do not use contaminated raw materials
   • Be familiar will all process flow diagrams
   • Know all critical control point in all process; i.e.: metal detection
   • Sort our foreign material; i.e. wood, stickers, plastic, etc.
   
   
   
   

1. Lock-Out Tag-Out
   
   
   
   • Make sure to have a complete and clear understanding of all Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures
   • Use proper Lock-Out Tag-Out procedures at all times (washing/cleaning machinery, etc.)
   
   
   
   

1. Train Other Production Moisture Techs
   
   
   
   • Instruct in use of all instruments, equipment, and chemicals
   • Teach techniques and procedures using proper methods
   • Report any problems to QA Manager
   
   
   
   

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma and a minimum of one year position-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Classes in chemistry, biology and food safety a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and speak effectively with co-workers, managers, supervisors, and operators.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to lead, coach, and direct crew to meet process and production objectives. Communicate effectively to accomplish on-the-job training programs. Lead by example. Follow the basic principles of leadership:
• Focus on the situation, issue, or behavior, not the person
• Maintain the self-confidence and self-esteem of others
• Maintain constructive relationships with employees, peers, and managers
• Take initiative to make things better
• Lead by example

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision to read and write reports, distance vision to observe work area, color vision to grade and maintain specifications, peripheral vision to walk to necessary areas of the plant, depth perception to maintain quality of product to specifications, and the ability to adjust focus to maintain quality of product to specifications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to temperatures below 40 and wet, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

NOTICE:

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. The employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

DISCLAIMER:

Full Benefit details for this position can be found on our website: https://www.treetop.com/careers/benefits/

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation. Tree Top does not employ individuals under the age of 18.

Tree Top is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at: hr@treetop.com or 509-697-7251.

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable state law.