Roasting Operator - Trail Mix Factory 1st Shift

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure high food safety standards by inspecting and removing non-conforming materials.
• Manage proper cooking temperatures for oil usage on roasting machines.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts by recording all essential information.
• Aid Blending operators by loading and unloading materials by hand and Hi-Lo.
• Clean and sanitize roasting equipment.
• Conduct cleaning and complete cleaning verification logs.
• Work with team lead and supervisor to hit performance targets.
• Follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Q&FS (Quality & Food Safety), and OSHA Safety policies.
• Preform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic math skills
• Calculator and computer proficiency; SAP platform on handheld device
• English language proficiency
• Self-directed; Ability to work well with peers and supervisors; Attention to detail; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to keep production running efficiently.
• Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures.
• Roasting room temperature fluctuates depending on season
• Ability to operate Hi-Lo truck (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Can stand, bend, reach, and kneel, for extended periods frequently.
• Can walk up and down stairs frequently.
• Can lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by company.

Preferred Skills

• Hi-Lo Operators experience is preferred but not necessary, we will train you.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, you will regularly work near moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment can be high and employee may be required to wear personal protective equipment.
• This is an indoor food manufacturing setting.

Additional Notes

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.
• This is a full-time position that includes a comprehensive benefit package including paid time off, employee discount, medical, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match!
• We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
• Second Nature Brands is a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium and better-for-you snacking and treat products. Our brands include Kar's®, Second Nature®, Sanders®, Brownie Brittle®, Sahale®, and Voortman®.