Production Operator

Position Summary

Reporting to the Shift manager or Team Leader, the Production Operator is responsible for the efficient and safe machine operation, producing high quality product and finish product packaging. The Production Operator must maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Must be able to work effectively in a team-based environment, set priorities to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks, and make decisions under pressure.

• Day Shift : 12 hHour Shift
• Night Shift : 12 Hour Shift

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety requirements required by company policy;
• Set up and adjust processing and packaging equipment;
• Operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery (and ERP system) through control panels, computer terminals or other control systems to mix, blend, cook or otherwise process food products, and to bag, box or otherwise package food products;
• Report equipment problems and the need for preventive maintenance with team leader/supervisor;
• Work closely with Q.C. to assure conformity of product to customer requirements;
• Monitor products conformity and ensure compliance to company’s standards;
• Perform adjustments to equipment if and when necessary;
• Record production metrics data such as quantity, weight, size and types of product packaged to ensure conformance to company standards;
• Assist the Production Supervisor/Lead Person in achieving scheduling requirements;
• Ability to rotate and learn different areas of the production line/multiple lines;
• Maintain a positive, respectful and open communication process with team members;
• Ability to provide on-the-job training to new employees;
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, by following daily housekeeping and 6S standards;
• Promote and maintain a culture and attitude of continuous improvement, working within the company team to make it a more efficient and safer place to work;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred;
• Previous manufacturing and/or food production experience is preferred;
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production is preferred;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and consistently changing environment;
• Ability to learn multiple positions and be able to work these positions on varying schedules;
• Ability to effectively understand and follow a variety of guidelines and work procedures (including health, safety, hygiene and sanitation);
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, supervisors;
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting through root cause problem solving;
• Basic math and computer skills;
• Excellent manual dexterity;
• Strong physical endurance;
• Ability to stand; walk; for long periods of time;