Production Operator/Cook

About the role

We are seeking a Production Operator/Cook who is hardworking, motivated, and self-starter. This position offers opportunities for a long-term career with consistent hours and potential for growth.

Responsibilities

• Operates ALL site food processing equipment, including but not limited to mixers, sieves, and steam kettles.
• Packages finished product.
• Tests and records in-process verification checks of finished products as necessary.
• Completes daily documentation of batches with a comprehensive understanding of the data and its impact to the operation.
• Operates within all standard operating procedures.
• Cleans and maintains work area.
• Operates forklifts and other heavy equipment.
• Adheres to proper Good Manufacturing Practices.

Requirements

• One to three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the company.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to operate forklift and/or certified to operate forklift (training in-house).
• Ability to shuttle waste and recycling out of the facility in an efficient manner, before overflowing.
• Ability to work all fill station roles (filling, weighing, cleaning, labeling, and stacking).
• Shows initiative to jump to another line when needed.
• Ability to assemble/disassemble on all lines (40s/spreads filler, 100s, 250s, 300, 1500s).
• Ability to fill out a work order accurately and neatly.
• Ability to set up and operate all specialty equipment (dicer, finisher, thermutator/terlotherm).
• Ability to train new production assistants and cooks.

Qualifications

• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Exposure to a loud working environment.
• Exposure to hazards in the workplace such as proximity to equipment conducting extreme heat, moving parts, and electrical current.
• Must be able to work in an environment containing allergens (nuts, milk, wheat, etc.).
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequent hand and finger use.
• Frequent talking and hearing.
• Frequent tasting and smelling.
• Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying of items up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Basic math skills.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance plan
• Vacation and sick time
• 9 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous 401(k) match

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Monday through Friday schedule with overtime opportunities.