PRODUCTION OPERATOR
Reports to: Plant Manager
FLSA Status: Temporary, Non-exempt
Schedule: 3rd shift
The Production Operator is accountable for operating and maintaining equipment in a factory environment. This individual is responsible for material handling in a production environment, packing, palletizing finished product, shipping & receiving. Other responsibilities include adhering to all safety guidelines, cleaning & sanitization of equipment, quality standards/procedures, continuous improvement, housekeeping, 5 S’s, SQF and Good Manufacturing Practices.
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Essential Duties And Responsibilities - Safety – Must strictly adhere to the following:
- Lockout/Tagout procedures and policy (LO/TO)
- Forklift/pallet jack procedures
- Equipment operation processes and procedures
- Ergonomics
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and usage
- Working at heights processes & procedures
- Immediately report safety concerns or accidents
- Cleaning & Sanitization (C&S)
- Perform required C&S
- Ensure C&S schedules are met 100%
- Complete documents to track C&S schedules
- Quality Assurance
- Complete all in-process quality checks and document
- Insure correct and sequence raw material additions for compliance
- Ensure LOT & BATCH coding is 100% compliant
- Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and GMP guidelines
- Raw material & product storage handling
- Production
- Be able to operate all equipment
- Identify equipment issues and provide resolution
- Follow production schedules and procedures
- Order materials, supplies and equipment
- Record production data
- Strict cleaning & 5 S adherence
- Other Tasks
- Attend yearly HACCP training
- Adhering to SQF guidelines
- Maintain product food safety to meet and exceed the standards set by the company and its customers through Good Manufacturing Practices and company policies.
- Ensure day-to-day production requirements are met
- Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Maintain and support a superior safety and housekeeping initiatives
- Responsible for quality in all aspects of production
- Assist in developing and updating SOP’s for safety, quality, C&S, and operations
- Maintain inventory levels and control flow of product
- Adhere to all company & facility policies
- Ability to operate in a continuous improvement environment
- Follow rejection and disposal process for product
- Work with team regarding commissioning, validation and startup of new equipment
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Success in this position requires a self-motivated, energetic team player, who excels in a fast-paced environment. If you possess these attributes with the following skills please apply:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 1-2 years of manufacturing experience preferred
- Computer skills which includes ERP system preferred
- Positive attitude
- Strong teamwork approach
- Good mathematic skills
- Must be able to manage time
- Self-motivated with good work ethic
- Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to adjust to a changing work environment
- Must be detail oriented and documentation skills
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is performed in a general food production and manufacturing environment with exposure to machine noise, ingredient and finished product dust and residues.
- Several food allergens are present in the facility and used daily.
- Uniforms with long pants, long sleeve shirts, and closed toed shoes are required along with hair and beard coverings. Additional PPE may be required depending on individual tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. and frequently lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.
- The employee is required to stand for extended periods of time.
