Operator- $16.00 plus Shift Differential 2nd Shift 1:45pm-11pm

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and resolve machine issues in accordance with production specifications.
• Use appropriate tools to perform and complete preventative maintenance tasks.
• Communicate effectively with the Maintenance team when additional support is needed.
• Learn and perform all line-related positions within the designated area of responsibility.
• Maintain accurate logs and track inventory used throughout the production process.
• Safely lift and load blocks of butter into the machine to maintain a continuous feed to the production line.
• Collaborate as part of a team to achieve the designated production rate.
• Visually inspect products to ensure quality standards are met; identify and report any quality concerns.
• Conduct equipment changeovers efficiently as part of a team.
• Operate software systems to record downtime and track raw material usage.
• Use scan guns appropriately to track inventory or product movement.
• Ensure the production line is continuously stocked with the necessary materials.
• Perform regular quality checks, including metal detector inspections, as required.
• Follow all safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Operate other duties as assigned in support of production and quality goals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Good eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to read and understand standard work instructions.
• Ability to work at a consistent, fast pace for extended periods of time.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedule to accommodate high work volumes.
• General math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to adhere to GMP policies and maintain product quality standards.
• Previous food manufacturing experience is a plus!

Essential Physical Requirements

• Continuous (67–100% of the time): Seeing, Standing (up to 8+ hours per shift), Reaching, Lifting (up to 50 lbs), Repetitive hand motions, Eye-hand coordination, Working at a consistent pace for extended periods, Reading and understanding work instructions.
• Frequent (33–66% of the time): Walking, Talking, Hearing, Grasping, Bending at the waist, Twisting upper body, Climbing stairs, Problem-solving and interpreting instructions, Using general math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Occasional (Up to 33% of the time): Stooping, Crouching, Pushing, Kneeling.