Job Description

BASIC FUNCTIONS

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1. Perform supply operation including preparation and setup of raw materials, soap stock and equipment.
2. Operate the amalgamators and supporting equipment of the production line and produce soap at the specified quantity and quality levels.
3. Maintain product quality standards by observation, sampling and operating equipment necessary to monitor product quality. Take any necessary corrective action.
4. Maintain the necessary production accounting records and reports to include batch card, process control, quality and loss factor rates.
5. Properly package, count and document all supplies to be returned to inventory or scrapped.
6. Comply with procedures, methods, and standards in adherence with Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP).
7. Duties relevant to the basic function.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

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BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONSCharacteristics of soap bases and raw materials, including moisture levels, additives and techniques for incorporating theses additives into the final product. Operating details of the production processing equipment. Operating details of the product handling equipment. General knowledge of soap converting equipment, stamping and packaging equipment and finished product handling equipment. Understanding of quality parameters as they relate to finished product. Feedback is essential to good performance. Two-way communication is encouraged between Manager and Operator on a continuing basis. Maintain an acceptable level of orderliness and cleanliness in areas of assigned work. Understanding of and adherence to machine safety.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Requirements: Previous experience in a processing environment with exposure to machinery.
Education and License Requirements: High school education with diploma or be able to demonstrate knowledge consistent with that level of education.
Physical Working Conditions (Physical Capacities): Capable of normal standing activities and moderate to heavy lifting. Exposure to mild noise (machinery) and some mild nuisance dust. Climate conditions are consistent with those of a normal manufacturing environment.