Kameron Howard

After working as a modern farmer for a few months I was promoted to machine open operator overseeing the Auto-Fill , S.A.P, and A.Q.C machine. My responsibility were to :

• Own and drive efficient and expected performance at a critical workstation on Bowery Farming’s processing or pack floor; own achievement of expected rates
• Work closely with Team Leads and the wider Farm Leadership team to create visibility, and drive the appropriate actions to keep your designated workstation running through the shift to standard expectations
• Perform pre-op checklists, inclusive of visual inspections and verification that all portions of equipment have been properly assembled; responsible for proper set up of equipment before shift start
• Maintain equipment for the duration of your shift and resolve setup and basic mechanical issues both independently, and in partnership with on and off-site maintenance and support teams
• Report all machinery breakdowns and problems; maintain visibility to the ongoing health of equipment and escalate issues appropriately
• Document all downtime events and the reasons in our tracking software; collaborate with Farm leadership team and support teams across the organization to conduct root cause analyses and implement solutions
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues to maintain quality standards and ensure all product meets expected specifications
• Monitor and perform changeovers on the line in a timely manner, including material preparation for the changeover
• Execute end-of-shift shutdown activities; ensure equipment is in working order and prepared appropriately for overnight sanitation work
• Cross-train into the operator role at various stations on the processing or pack floor to provide coverage for additional operators at the farm
• Support new operators during onboarding by providing on-the-job training and formal observations; responsible to support documentation of training within learning management software system

Seed, transplant, harvest, and pack our crops to get ready for customer shipment

• Keep the farm, farm equipment, and work areas clean and organized using the 5S methodology
• Be a leader when it comes to using personal protective equipment and adhering to workforce safety and food safety practices
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure we’re producing excellent food
• Operate as a team and participate in improvement projects to help drive world-class operations initiatives
• Work with integrated technology and operating systems to manage the farm and our plants

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