Production Operator Blends - Third Shift (10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.)

Summary

The Production Operator is accountable for operating and maintaining equipment in a factory environment. This individual is responsible for material handling in a production environment, packing, palletizing finished product, shipping & receiving. Other responsibilities include adhering to all safety guidelines, cleaning & sanitization of equipment, quality standards/procedures, continuous improvement, housekeeping, 5 S's, SQF and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Safety – Must strictly adhere to the following: Lockout/Tagout procedures and policy (LO/TO); Forklift/pallet jack procedures; Equipment operation processes and procedures; Ergonomics; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and usage; Working at heights processes & procedures; Immediately report safety concerns or accidents
• Cleaning & Sanitization (C&S) – Perform required C&S; Ensure C&S schedules are met 100%; Complete documents to track C&S schedules
• Quality Assurance – Complete all in-process quality checks and document; Ensure correct and sequence raw material additions for compliance; Ensure LOT & BATCH coding is 100% compliant; Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and GMP guidelines; Raw material & product storage handling; Attend yearly HACCP, Allergen Management, Food Defense, and Food Fraud training; Adhere to SQF code guidelines
• Production – Be able to operate all equipment; Identify equipment issues and provide resolution; Follow production schedules and procedures; Order materials, supplies, and equipment; Record production data; Strict cleaning & 5 S adherence

Other Tasks

• Maintain product food safety to meet and exceed the standards set by the company and its customers through Good Manufacturing Practices and company policies.
• Ensure day-to-day production requirements are met
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintain and support a superior safety and housekeeping initiatives
• Responsible for quality in all aspects of production
• Assist in developing and updating SOPs for safety, quality, C&S, and operations
• Maintain inventory levels and control flow of product
• Adhere to all company & facility policies
• Ability to operate in a continuous improvement environment
• Follow rejection and disposal process for product
• Work with team regarding commissioning, validation, and startup of new equipment
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1-2 years of manufacturing experience preferred
• Computer skills, including familiarity with ERP systems, is preferred
• Positive attitude with a strong teamwork approach
• Good mathematic skills
• Must be able to manage time
• Self-motivated with good work ethic
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to adjust to a changing work environment
• Must be detail oriented and documentation skills

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a general food production and manufacturing environment with exposure to machine noise, ingredient and finished product dust and residues.
• Several food allergens are present in the facility and used daily.
• Uniforms with long pants, long sleeve shirts, and closed toed shoes are required along with hair and beard coverings. Additional PPE may be required depending on individual tasks.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to sit, balance and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Must have visual and hearing acuity.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to reach, lift and carry 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Occasionally to frequently climb a foot stool or ladder to reach items located on shelves, in coolers, freezers, stockrooms, etc.
• Must be able to speak, hear and understand other persons in person and by phone in English