Kitchen Operator (NIGHTS)

About the role

This role is responsible for the complete operation of gummy kitchen/dosing equipment and HMI controls to ensure smooth, efficient manufacturing of gummies that meet specific quality standards. Responsibilities include ensuring raw materials are correct and transferred to kitchen machinery, operating equipment control panels, performing visual inspections, troubleshooting equipment issues, and conducting hourly quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Ensures raw materials are correct and transferred to kitchen machinery in accordance with specific recipes, batch records, and operating procedures.
• Possesses knowledge of sanitation and safety requirements for food processing, handling, and storage in the manufacturing of gummy products.
• Responsible for CIP operation throughout all equipment used in the process to manufacture Gummy products.
• Operates equipment control panels/touch screen systems (HMI) to ensure efficient equipment operation, and makes real-time corrections to the process as required.
• Visually inspects products and performs critical process control checks throughout the operation of the kitchen.
• Supports the mogul operation as needed.
• Conducts hourly quality checks on colors, flavors, weight, appearance, pH, BRIX, and temperatures.
• Maintains Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point standards of sanitation and safety, food preparation, storage, kitchen equipment, and physical Gummy plant.
• Lifts containers of in-process, raw, finished, or waste products and transports within department as necessary.
• Maintains required logs, reports, and other records accurately and completely.
• Uses a computer to enter data.
• Performs all duties in compliance with safety rules, standard operating procedures, and good manufacturing practices.

Requirements

Working knowledge of the gummy manufacturing process, typically resulting from a minimum of one year of experience in related jobs (e.g., gummy, candy, or confectionery manufacturing) is preferred. Fluent English skills to read/understand written instructions and other information; to maintain routine written records, and to communicate problems effectively to supervisors. Accurate arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, division) to calculate weights, fills, etc. Manual dexterity to manipulate controls, disassemble/assemble equipment using a variety of hand tools. Physical ability to stand/walk for much of the work shift, and push/pull/lift large containers weighing up to 50 pounds. Adjusts to distractions and interruptions and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.

Skills

Fluent English skills to read/understand written instructions and other information; to maintain routine written records, and to communicate problems effectively to supervisors. Accurate arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, division) to calculate weights, fills, etc. Manual dexterity to manipulate controls, disassemble/assemble equipment using a variety of hand tools. Physical ability to discern varieties of color, weights, flavor, and general appearance of gummy product. Mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and fix equipment malfunctions, read/understand gauges/controls/touch screen logic. Physical ability to stand/walk for much of the work shift, and push/pull containers weighing up to 500 pounds.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, and other wellness benefits. Compensation range is $39,000.00 - $63,000.00, with actual compensation taking into account a wide range of factors.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $39,000.00 - $63,000.00. Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications, and job-related skills.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling to accommodate the needs of the business and the employee.