Production Operator

Position Overview Observe all Pennant Ingredients GMP’s, SOP’s and standards. Operate manual , automatic and or material handling equipment, safely and efficiently, while maintaining high quality standards that meet or exceed Pennant and customer requirements. Primary Responsibilities Learns, understands, and follows safe operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.Follows established SOPs to ensures product quality standards are met.Performs all tasks and duties required to ensure production and efficiency standards are met.Assists in other areas in production as needed.Performs lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 50 to 100 pounds regularly and stands for extended periods of time.Reports all general safety, quality, sanitation, and maintenance issues to Production SupervisorMaintains clean and sanitary work areas, machinery, and equipment.Communicates with supervisors and co-workers all information relevant to the manufacturing process.Ensures the proper set-up for the next shift and communicates with next shift.Overtime hours may be required based on work demand. Employee must be flexible with these hours. Education Requirements HS Diploma or GED Prior Knowledge/Experience Ability to lift, carry, and/or push up to 50 to 100 pounds consistently.Attention to detail, including tracking of batch codes, use of recipes, and following instructions.Must demonstrate the ability to communicate both orally and in written form in English.Prior food production experience preferred, but not required. Compensation Hourly compensation for this position is based on skills and experience, ranging from $18.00 to $19.00