Description: The Aseptic Robot Operator is responsible for operation and maintenance of the Robot system on the Aseptic Production packaging lines. The Aseptic Robot Operator must know and become familiar with multiple machines, for example: Robots, roller bed conveyor mechanical systems, and electrical controls. The duties begin at the discharge of the elevator and go through the roller beds at the infeed to the stretch wrap. The Aseptic Robot Operator is also responsible for keeping the robots stocked with good pallets and other packaging material as needed such as slip sheets. This position is responsible for all quality linked to the installation diagraph labels, and case codes. Must effectively troubleshoot, perform AM (Autonomous Maintenance), PMs and minor maintenance based on skill level on all Robot and conveyor equipment. Must also maintain a clean and orderly work area, complying with all GMP and 5S requirements. The Aseptic Robot Operator is part of the line team which the Robot is tied to and will support as needed (Line Jams, Cardboard, Line Support, Etc.).
Requirements: Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for operations to standards on the following: Infeed roller beds, Robots, outfeed roller-bed, pallet dispenser
• Works as part of a team to deliver results as related to their area of responsibility.
• Reports to the Business unit Supervisor to ensure all members of the DE crew are constantly improving and complying with CNP processes.
• Carry out assigned AM/PM standards on all machines listed above.
• Schedule and perform machine maintenance as required.
• Train other employees on Robot operations as needed.
• Create Red Zone training videos as needed.
• Ensures all paperwork and quality samples are documented correctly and accurately.
• Conduct quality checks in accordance with CNP SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) and takes corrective action.
• Effectively trouble shoot, adjust, and communicate problem statements to supervisors, maintenance, and other team members.
• Must maintain a work area that complies with all GMP and 5S standards.
• Participate in improvement efforts.
• Uses Red Zone machine performance tracking and communication system.
• Use and adhere to Red Zone changeover reduction processes.
• Keep all areas from the elevator to stretch wrap infeed clean and neat.
• Always Follow Lockout/Tag out Policy.
• Accurately document and maintain any critical parameters needed to efficiently produce quality product.
• Accurately document and maintain any critical machine parameters, (i.e. Recipes and centerlines)
• Manage and direct Temp Labor in your area.
• Ability to read and interpret MSDS sheets.
• Adhere to GMP’s.
• Must work in a manner supporting CNP policies, procedures, values, and behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• General mechanical skills a plus
• Food Industry knowledge helpful
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions

Performance Measurements:

• Zero accidents
• Greater than 99.5% first pass quality
• 100% completion of documentation accurately and on time
• 100% accuracy of codes, materials, and product
• 85% machine efficiency
• 75%-line utilization
• Less than 3% overall waste
• 100% adherence to GMP and 5S requirements
• 100% adherence to company policies and Company core values
• Maintain existing skills and develop new skills.
• Exhibit pride and ownership of equipment and work area
• Maintain a clean work area

Physical Activity:

• Regularly reach with hands/arms and lift/carry 25 lbs.
• Frequently squat, bend, kneel, sit, stand, walk/move about, and push/pull 25 lbs.
• Occasionally climb.

Equipment Operated:

• Robots and conveyor systems
• Pallet dispenser
• Computer and equipment interfaces
• Basic hand tools and maintenance tools
• Requirement of training on the downstream operations

Additional Compensation – Bonus Potential: You will be eligible to participate in the Gehl Food & Beverage Bonus Program for non-exempt employees. Under this Program, quarterly and annual bonus payouts are based on achievement of targeted production numbers. Gehl Foods, LLC reserves the right to change the Bonus Program at anytime, without notice.
Working Conditions: Frequently exposed to wet and varying temperature conditions between 60-130 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, vibration, moving machinery/electrical parts, risk of electrical shock, airborne particles, high/precarious places, toxic/caustic chemicals, allergens including soy, milk and milk by-products and fumes from food processing equipment.
While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the most significant duties of the current position, it is not necessarily exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, effort, requirements or expectations of this position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. The company reserves the right to modify the job requirements as circumstances change and the needs of the company so dictate, without editing this job description in its entirety.
Acknowledgments: I am fully capable of completing the essential functions of the job duties listed herein) I certify that I understand that this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and that I am expected, hereby agree, to perform other job-related tasks properly assigned to me by my supervisor. I understand and agree that the Company has the legal right to revise or change this document in part, or in total as business needs dictate. I understand and fully agree, that this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment, and that my employment relationship with the Company is “at will,” for an unspecified duration, and may be terminated at any time by me or the Company as specified by Section 2922 of the California Labor Code.