Salty Processing Operator - 3rd Shift (11:00 pm - 7:00am)

Responsibilities

• Operates the processing equipment to produce product within guidelines established by Quality Assurance and to the highest possible standard of quality.
• Mixes ingredients; monitors correct temperature/moisture and adjusts; accordingly, monitors product and removes any product that is improperly formed or overlapped.
• Operates and shuts down equipment in the processing area in accordance with established procedures to include change overs and preventative maintenance.
• Communicates and/or escalates quality issues to appropriate team members.
• Reads and understands batch sheets including following recipes and accurate weighing of raw materials.
• Maintains thorough understanding of heat exchanger system.
• Maintains inventory usage and proper disposal of cutter blades.
• Maintains the proper level of oil in processing equipment.
• Maintains a clean work area, stores supplies in designated areas, keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions, removes trash from work area floor, and follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights of objects.
• Identifies/reports defective equipment and reports all job-related injuries to supervision.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.
• Experience: 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required.
• Physical Requirements: Sitting: Seldom; Driving: Seldom/Frequently; Standing: Continuously; Walking: Continuously; Using hands: Continuously; Climbing: Occasionally; Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally; Talking/Hearing: Continuously; Using two hands: Continuously; Reaching: Continuously; Pushing: Continuously; Pulling: Continuously; Overhead Work: Occasionally; Repetitive Twisting: Standing: Frequently; Concentrate, Memorize, and Recall: Frequently; Analyze Data: Seldom; Problem Solving: Frequently; Work Independently with Appropriate Judgment: Frequently; Read, Write, Comprehend Numbers and Words: Frequently; Lift/Carry/Push Weight: Up to 10 lbs.: Continuously; Up to 25 lbs.: Continuously; Up to 50 lbs.: Frequently; Up to 100 lbs.: Seldom/Occasionally (must be with assistance).

Compensation And Benefits

• The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $22.50.
• Total pay may include other forms of compensation.
• We offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.