Production Operator 3

Job Summary:

The objective of Production Operator III is to assist the Shift Manager and Lead with the production and manufacture of food products for sale.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work safely in every case and promote safety at every interaction with associates
• Operate as part of a team and perform assigned duties in Production
• Able to grasp and understand the processes of production
• Demonstrate strong communication with the Production Supervisor, Lead, and other team members
• Follow the company policies and procedures pertaining to the production team
• Follow all plant SOPs, SSOPs, in accordance with HACCP and food safety
• Follow all plant GMPs
• Follow all plant safety procedures
• Work on the production line at startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and changeover/cleaning
• Lead by setting a good example (role model)
• Assist with problem solving and fostering teamwork
• Work on developing better procedures and methods to improve safety, quality, and costs
• Report for work on all assigned workdays and report on time with a 98% positive attendance record
• Understanding of lot numbers and expiration dates on product
• Complete all SOP training for multiple different packaging lines
• Fit tested for dust mask
• Proficient in filling out paperwork in the areas you work
• All Alchemy testing up to date and courses passed
• Complete all relevant CCP trainings
• Trained on all Chemicals/Handling
• Demonstrated proficiency in setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and cleaning packaging machinery and scales in different packing lines such as Bulk Retail, Prep, Doypack, Load/Unload
• Ability to accurately complete all paperwork in Bulk, Retail, Prep, Doypack, Load/Unload
• Ability to accurately fill out inventory and production paperwork
• Good knowledge on how to read the schedule and run lines to that schedule
• This job description includes the main duties and responsibilities of the job, but job duties are not limited to it, may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience working in a production environment
• Knowledge of the Packaging Equipment and know how to troubleshoot common problems
• Good mathematical ability
• Solid communication skills
• Willingness to work as part of a team

• Demonstrate initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness
• Flexible to work in other areas as assigned

• Observe all company policies
• Complete tasks and assignments in a timely manner
• Bi-lingual in Spanish a plus.

Environment:

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to work in extreme cold temperatures
• Able to bend, twist, push and pull
• Stand on concrete floors for long hours