Operator - Panning (1st Shift)

About the role

Georgia Nut Company (GNC) is a food manufacturing company that combines classic recipes with state-of-the-art equipment and technology to provide consumers with both everyday confections they love and innovative snacks. The Panning Operator works with the production team in GNC’s chocolate panning process, operating manual belt coater equipment to cover various candies, fruits, and nuts with chocolate, then manually unloading the product into cartons for shipment to the warehouse. The role maintains all aspects of production runs during the shift, ensures customer requirements are met, and assists with shift transfer.

Responsibilities

• Complete all material worksheets and quality forms, and conduct scrap reporting
• Monitor materials consumed during production using the system (AX) and report any discrepancies to supervisor
• Maintain inventory accuracy in the work center and match retain sample with actual production (validation of quality)
• Cross-train in all positions within the department, assist in training temporary employees, and encourage continuous employee empowerment
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area organization by following 5S-GMPs
• Inform supervisor of any safety concerns, equipment issues, material shortages, formula discrepancies, and low propane tanks
• Upon completion of scheduled quantity, fill out production reports, complete labor reports, and turn work order packets into supervisor
• Perform allergen change-overs and obtain QA Supervisor sign-off before beginning production
• Run a continuous process from one shift to the next, including taking over for the operator from the previous shift and performing department shutdown procedures
• Operate efficiently, follow all job-related procedures, and complete other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Must wear proper personal protective equipment including uniform, face mask, hair net, latex gloves, bump cap, earplugs, and safety shoes
• Will be standing on concrete, bending, stooping, twisting, and turning for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Working weekends is mandatory; required to work overtime during peak season and as needed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required
• Well organized with high attention to detail
• Ability to successfully prioritize workload
• Basic reading skills, such as reading labels, formulas, and directions
• Knowledge of basic math including measurements, percentages, and ratios
• Dependable and adaptable to a fast-paced work environment
• Flexible to working hours for a seven-day operation