Sheller Technician (Machine Operator)

## Description **Responsibilities:** The Shelling Technician plays a crucial role in the efficient operation of our peanut shelling plant. As a member of the top deck team, you will be responsible for running and maintaining the equipment necessary for shelling peanuts. Your primary focus will be on the following machines: Shellers Gravities and Cleaners their responsibilities are outlined below. **Key Duties:** 1. Start up and shut down the shelling equipment as needed. 2. Monitor the flow of peanuts through the sheller, gravity separator, and cleaner. 3. Collaborate with other team members to maintain a steady production pace. 4. Report any malfunctions or safety concerns promptly to the supervisor. 5. Maintain a clean and organized work area. 6. Follow safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). 7. In addition to the existing responsibilities, the Shelling Technician will also be responsible for **changing the sizing screens** in the equipment. This crucial duty ensures that the peanuts are sorted and sized according to **customer specifications**. By adjusting the screens, you’ll help maintain consistent quality and meet the specific requirements of our valued customers. 8. **Sheller:** Operate the peanut sheller, ensuring it runs smoothly and efficiently. Monitor the shelling process, adjust settings as needed, and troubleshoot any issues that arise. **Sheller Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following**. Other duties may be assigned. - Performs daily checks on all stages of the shellers. Ensuring that efficiency is being met. - Changes out Sheller bars and baskets as needed. - Communicates with coworkers and leadership both verbally and in writing. - Performs sanitation and maintenance on equipment and surrounding areas. - Required to follow all Good Manufacturing Practices. - Complies with all SOPs including LOTO. - Complies and focuses on food safety responsibilities. - Completes all paperwork for the department and turns it into supervisor. - Assists with any other duties as assigned by Production Supervisor. - **A**ssists any of the shelling plant top deck operators with daily tasks. 1. **Gravity Separator:** Manage the gravity separator, which separates peanuts based on weight and density. Ensure proper calibration and adjust settings to achieve optimal separation results. **Gravity Essential Duties and Responsibilities** include the following. Other duties may be assigned. - Manages the Marc 500 gravity machines to ensure that maximum efficiency, product separation and through put is consistently maintained daily. - Manages the gravities to ensure that the accepted peanuts are free from any foreign material. - Manages the overhead gravity bins to allow for product flow forward. - Identify any upset conditions that impact product quality and value during the scheduled shift; work with supervisor and team to identify, collect, monitor, and analyze these conditions. - Monitor continuous flow of peanuts through the entire process. - Follows all company policy and procedures such as GMPs and SOPs. - Makes necessary adjustments to equipment to ensure our customer specifications are met. - Keeps area clean and free of any debris following all sanitation requirements. - The successful candidate must have critical thinking skills with the ability to figure out breakdowns, quality issues, and out of spec. grades. - Candidate must be able to get to root cause of any upset conditions that may occur during their scheduled shift. - Must be able to maintain accurate records, pay attention to detail, possess good attendance, and have a positive attitude. - Must be able to work in a team environment. - The candidate should always focus on food safety and employee safety. - Assist and perform any other duties assigned by management. **Cleaner Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following**. Other duties may be assigned. 1. **Cleaner:** Oversee the peanut cleaner, which r…