Fox Production Equipment Operator 1st Shift (6pm - 6am) (Group A = Continental Schedule)

About Ready Foods

Ready Foods is a family-owned food manufacturer based in Denver with more than 50 years of manufacturing experience. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful and team-oriented workplace where employees can learn, grow and build long-term careers. Across our Denver facilities, we combine modern manufacturing technology with Lean principles and continuous improvement to make our work safer, easier and more efficient. We believe the best ideas come from the people doing the work every day, and we encourage employees at all levels to contribute ideas, solve problems and help improve our operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate, adjust, and repair high-speed production equipment to ensure production goals are met.
• Assist in performing preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Build positive relationships across designated teams by effectively collaborating, communicating, and upholding ethical integrity.
• Operate Cryovac equipment and handle sanitation, setup, and troubleshooting of hydration equipment.
• Operate Corenco, Dicer, and scales for pre-scaling.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, sanitation, setup of kettles, filters, and complete daily reports for Clean-in-Place (CIP) systems.
• Use Just Foods (ERP) for reporting and setup.
• Actively participate in training with Job Instructions (JI) and Job Relations (JR).
• Understand Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Assets in Red Zone.
• Operate automation/robotics machinery, packing machinery, and Armor Inox equipment.
• Follow all job safety practices and policies, including food safety, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and emergency procedures.
• Read, understand, and adhere to all departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in operating and maintaining production equipment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workload effectively.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Forklift certification and experience operating warehouse machinery preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and procedures.
• Familiarity with sanitation practices and equipment setup.
• Willingness to undergo training and continuous improvement initiatives.