Grader Operator

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  

• Maintains the flow of product through MPL/Inshell grading and cleaning systems, adjusting equipment and monitoring product flow rates. 

• Performs daily setup of equipment, screen changes and frequent machine cleaning essential to the process. 

• Operates and adjusts production equipment keeping constantly alert to operating functions ensuring that production standards are met. 

• Cleans all necessary equipment on assigned lines. 

• Communicates regularly with department personal on matters of quality and change over. 

• Required to attend other machinery during break & Lunches. Assists primary operator with machine breakdowns (Inshell only). 

• Controls the flow feeding the sorting belts when using manual sorting and ensures that bins stay full. Relieves sorter for breaks & Lunches (Inshell only). 

• Sets up tripper in tunnel to appropriate silo and unjams blockages in silos when required. Inshell only. Communicates with Bin Tenders on flow rate and bin assignments. 

• Performs operator maintenance and assists maintenance on repairs to equipment. 

• Maintain and adhere to Blue Diamond line certification, HACCP process, Good Manufacturing procedures (GMPs) and safety practices. 

• Clean out silos as needed. 

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by supervisor.  

• Works under general supervision and receives assignments from supervisor, lead operator, line operator B. Errors may cause problems for the department in terms of loss product, production delays, rework, and customer dissatisfaction. 

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS  

Minimum level of education required.  

• ​​High School Diploma or GED​  

Minimum number of year(s) of experience required in addition to education plus type(s) of functional experience. 

• ​​N/A​  

Other required type(s) of functional experience (e.g., Production/Operations, Accounting, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, etc.) 

• Requires the ability to identify problems and assist in problem solving.  

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations, maintenance instructions, and weekly schedule. 

Total minimum number of years of experience required in lieu of degree (if applicable) 

• ​​N/A​ 

Other job requirements (e.g., certifications/licenses, CPG experience, work overtime/weekends, etc.) 

• Will be required to perform other tasks assigned by management and line operators. 

• Overtime as necessary is a requirement to the performance of this position. 

• Must be able to work weekends as needed. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES (Specialized education, specific software experience, etc.) 

• 1-year preferred experience. 

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.