Optical Sorting Operator

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining the optical sorting equipment in order to meet customer specifications and our Quality Management System (QMS).

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Responsible for the setup, loading, and operation of the sorting equipment

·         Upon completing setup, review with plant and/or quality supervisor for signoff confirmation

·         Inform plant supervisor and quality department of any issues or concerns in the product quality

·         Support plant supervision and quality department in performing product audits

·         Responsible for maintaining the equipment to support a clean environment and functional operation

·         Ability to perform basic equipment maintenance

·         Upon exit of the sorting equipment, properly pack and correctly identify/label product in required packaging

·         Move material finished goods as required (may require HiLo training certificate)

·         Work with entire AFS-US team to drive value and efficiencies in our processes and procedures

·         Make suggestions and assist in their development and implementation to improve production sorting

·         Must be able to work and communicate in a quality driven manufacturing environment

·         Perform the necessary safety requirements to avoid injury to self and fellow employees

·         Housekeeping – maintain a clean and safe working environment

·         Ensure preparation and implementation of the EHS policy is adhered to and followed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·         Visual Sorting Equipment experience; CCM preferred

·         Must be able to stand for 8 hours or more

·         Must be able to bend and kneel to complete tasks

·         Frequently lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds

·         Must be able to work on a computer and view fine details

Education and Experience:

·         Previous experience with programmable logic controllers (PLC) preferred

·         Microsoft Office software experience preferred

·         Managing vision system preferred

·         High School diploma or GED