Production Operator
About Us
Viskase is a global leader in the food packaging industry, renowned for delivering top-tier artificial casings and a comprehensive range of casings and nettings. With a remarkable legacy spanning over a century, Viskase has consistently revolutionized the meat processing sector. Notably, the company is responsible for manufacturing 30% of the world's hot dog casings, underscoring its dominant position in this market. What sets Viskase apart is its extensive global presence, boasting 11 manufacturing facilities and 9 sales offices strategically located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Italy, Brazil, Poland, and the Philippines.
About the Role
In this role you will perform a wide range of duties that are in support of safely producing high quality food casing that is essential to the global meat industry. Casing is required for hot dogs, sausage, salami, bologna and other favorite consumer meat products. Viskase provides #1 quality casing (no meat production at Loudon Plant). Be a proud team member with Loudon's premier employer, Viskase.
Responsibilities
- Read and monitor gauges and accurately record information on tracking sheets or computer
- Operate machinery while monitoring for safety and adherence to quality product standards
- Perform general housekeeping, sweeping, mopping, etc. to maintain work area in a safe and orderly manner
Requirements
- Strong teamwork and positive communication skills
- Ability to work closely with designated Trainer (senior, experienced operator), to achieve job competency and progress to qualified Operator
- Must accept 12 hour rotating shift schedule
- Must have reliable attendance and show a high level of motivation
- Ability to follow standard work instructions, and accept supervision
- Basic digital device and computer knowledge
- Manual dexterity to include hand-eye coordination
Physical Requirements
- Frequent climbing of stairs
- Constant standing and walking
- Occasional stooping, crouching, squatting and bending at the waist
- Occasional reaching overhead, shoulder and waist height
- Frequent grasping and turning of both hands
- Occasional lifting and carrying 50 liquid lbs. in a 5-gallon bucket approx. 50 feet
Pay
Starting rate of pay is $24.00 with regular progressive wage increases at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months.