Processing Apprentice Operator - 3rd shift

About the role

As a Processing Operator (Flex Operator), you will play an essential role in the production process by operating and supporting a variety of processing equipment used to manufacture high-quality products. Your flexibility, technical aptitude, and commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence will help ensure efficient production while supporting team success across multiple processing functions.

Responsibilities

• Safely set up, operate, monitor, and adjust processing equipment to meet production requirements.
• Operate equipment including:
  • Mixers
  • Laminators
  • Ovens
  • Scalers
• Serve as a Flex Operator, rotating between positions and providing coverage as production schedules require.
• Support Utility Driver responsibilities when assigned.
• Maintain production equipment and work areas in a clean, organized, and sanitary condition.
• Complete required production, quality, and operational paperwork accurately and timely.
• Participate in training activities and support cross-functional team coverage.
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Follow all food safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and workplace safety requirements.
• Support production goals by maintaining quality, efficiency, and safety standards.
• Perform heavy lifting and material handling activities as required.
• Work overtime and occasional weekends to support operational needs.

Who you will work with

• Processing Team Members
• Production Operators and Utility Drivers
• Team Leads and Supervisors
• Maintenance Technicians
• Quality Assurance and Food Safety Teams
• Warehouse and Material Handling Personnel
• Operations Leadership

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English to safely and effectively perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to safely operate and adjust manufacturing equipment.
• Capability to work across multiple production functions and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding work throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to complete production documentation accurately.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to rotate positions and provide operational coverage as needed.
• Commitment to food safety, GMP compliance, and workplace safety standards.
• Flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous production line manufacturing experience.
• Experience operating processing equipment in a food manufacturing environment.
• Food service or food handling experience.
• Experience with mixers, ovens, laminators, scalers, or similar processing equipment.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and basic equipment troubleshooting.
• Experience working in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Cross-training experience across multiple production or processing functions.

Pay

$22.65 per hour + $1.50 per hour shift differential

Schedule

3rd Shift 10:40 PM – 7:00 AM

Location

901 N. 200 W. Richmond, UT 84333