Weber Operator

About the Company

CTI Foods is a leading food manufacturing company dedicated to providing high-quality products and a rewarding career for employees. We prioritize quality, service, and people, fostering a positive and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth, advancement, and a competitive compensation package.

About the Role

The Weber Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating all functions of the Weber slicing equipment to ensure consistent, high-quality sliced product. This role involves peeling product, loading the slicer, verifying slice counts, performing product checks, assisting the Vario-Vac Operator, and supporting the setup and teardown of the slicing line while adhering to GMPs and the company’s Food Safety and Quality Management System, including SQF requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate all functions of the Weber slicer safely and efficiently.
• Peel product and ensure correct preparation before slicing.
• Input programs and settings on the slicer’s electronic control panel.
• Verify slice counts and ensure product meets specification.
• Load product logs/sticks into the slicer to maintain continuous production flow.
• Assist the Vario-Vac Operator with placing sliced portions into portioning tubs for tray placement.
• Complete all required product checks, including weights, slice thickness, counts, appearance, and code verification.
• Monitor product quality throughout the run and immediately report or remove nonconforming product.
• Perform full setup of the Weber slicer and slicing line, including assembling components, loading blades, and preparing materials.
• Conduct complete teardown at the end of the shift or run, including disassembly and preparation for sanitation.
• Ensure all setup and teardown tasks follow established SOPs for food safety and equipment safety.
• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and production needs.
• Accurately complete all required paperwork, electronic checks, and verification forms.
• Maintain traceability by ensuring proper product identification, lot codes, and recordkeeping.
• Follow all GMPs, Food Safety, HACCP, Preventive Control, Allergen Control, Food Defense, and Quality procedures applicable to the role.
• Produce and handle product in a manner that prevents contamination, adulteration, or mislabeling.
• Immediately report any food safety, food quality, regulatory, or product integrity concern to supervision or management.
• Stop production or place product on hold if a food safety or quality risk is identified.
• Take immediate action to prevent potentially unsafe or non-conforming product from entering commerce.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to complete checks in Redzone on iPad.
• Prior experience with slicing equipment or food manufacturing preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to operate automated machinery.
• Ability to read production documents, understand specifications, and input program settings.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, and perform repetitive hand motions for 8–12 hours.
• Frequently lift 20–40 lbs; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Work in refrigerated environments (34–45°F).
• Wear required PPE (gloves, smock, hair/beard net, hearing protection, etc.).

Work Environment

• Refrigerated RAW/processing environment with strict hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Exposure to fast-paced packaging line with moving conveyors, slicers, and powered industrial trucks (with separation/controls).
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires that hearing protection be worn in production areas at all times.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Telehealth Services
• 401K Matching
• FSA & HSA available
• EAP and wellbeing support
• Tuition reimbursement program available

Pay

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range.