Process Control Technician 1 - 1st Shift

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:                                Process Control 1 1st Shift                 

Position Reports to:               Production Supervisor

FLSA Status:                         Hourly 

• This is a full-time permanent position eligible for enrollment in company benefit plans after 60 days and 40 hours Vacation time after 90 days
• Monday – Friday 6:30am – 3:45 pm  January-April Some Saturdays
• 6 days a week starting 6:30am – 5:00 pm May-December Subject to change

OPC is family owned and headquartered in the beautiful Pacific Northwest of the United States. We started over 40 years ago as a small family farm and have been blessed to grow significantly with our farm fresh quality and the care we show our customers. We currently own, or control through long-term leases, over 140,000 irrigated acres. We also now have a network of processing plants throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Michigan to bring the bounty of our farms to you.

The roots of our heritage offer us complete focus; from farming through the entire process. We are committed to innovation, quality and customer service. The OPC Family of companies is dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices throughout our farming operation, giving us the ability to give our customers “Seed to Fork” varieties of quality potato products, other vegetables and fruits.

From Field to Fork”-Production is where the beginning of a wide variety of products become part of your family’s meal.  Be part of a team that supplies food to the tables across the US, Mexico and Canada.

Requirements, Expectations & Work Conditions:

• At least 18 years old
• Willing to work in an industrial environment
• Willing to work in a highly regulated food service industry 

The Process Control Technician I is responsible for the operation of various equipment throughout the Arbre Farms facility. This includes; steam bottles, blanchers, IQF tunnels, etc.

The operation of this equipment would include starting up equipment, performing basic preventive maintenance of various pieces of equipment and other duties as assigned.  The Process Control team is responsible for monitoring and reporting foreign material, downtime and waste, and for maintaining a clean and contaminant free worksite. Applicable department/area of responsibility training to be completed and maintained.

Principal Job Responsibilities

• • Trains on all commodities and all production lines
  • Learns how to operate IQF tunnels
  • Gains an understanding of IQF program and defrosting sequences
  • Knowledge of set points for equipment
  • Learns how to perform Peroxidase and Peroxyacetic Acid Testing
  • Learns how to operate steam bottles
  • Assists with creating SOP/WI for new systems
  • Obtains Forklift certification within 3 months of entering position
  • Trained on proper dosing and usage of chemical cleaner and sanitizers
  • Learns how to set up all equipment and shut down all equipment
  • Ensures all equipment is turned off before leaving for the day
  • Responsible for submitting paperwork to Supervisor at end of shift
  • Looks for process improvement opportunities

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

 Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Mechanically inclined Vocational or technical school preparation a plus, but not necessary
• Excellent attendance required
• Attention to detail
• Professional verbal communication with co-workers and supervisors / managers
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with other departments is required
• Must be able to follow direction provided
• Experience in general computer skills
• Able to obtain a Forklift Operator License

Education: 

• High Scholl Diploma/GED Equivalent, preferred

Physical Demands of the Position:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee must possess manual dexterity required for using hand tools and operating machinery; ability to lift 50 pounds; must be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods. 

Work Environment:

• While performing duties of this position, the employee will be exposed to wet and slippery floors, occasionally moving mechanical parts and vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud, variable of temperatures are both heat and cold.