Production Operator - Food Processing

Primary Job Functions (Summary)

Operate equipment in accordance with all mechanical, production demands and physical expectations required of the equipment and the manufacturing process and other job duties as assigned as necessary and deemed reasonable.
Essential Job Functions

• Perform processes necessary for the successful operation of all phases of the equipment:
• Monitor equipment and maintain processing conditions to meet product specifications and production quotas:
• Perform routine mechanical troubleshooting during equipment operation:
• Perform Quality Assurance Tests on produced product:
• Perform, contribute and/or complete special projects and/or other job assignments as required including assistance with other equipment monitoring, operation and maintenance.
• Process and handle product from equipment:
• Perform routine cleaning of equipment

Load tankers as required

• Ability to drive forklifts and spotting tractor and use pallet jacks.

Qualifications/Hazards

• Ability to work (4) four day consecutive schedule @ (12) twelve hours per day requiring consistent walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, reaching and climbing.
• Ability to climb stairs repeatedly each hour of the twelve (12) hour shift
• Ability to operate and understand computer hardware and software as it relates to the operation and control of this process.
• Ability to operate and control the equipment related the manufacturing process.
• Ability to perform work above shoulder height/overhead.
• Ability to use tools/equipment requiring pushing and pulling.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities requiring the use of vibrating tools.
• Ability to transport necessary items to the required location weighing a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to wear a respirator for prolonged periods while performing certain job responsibilities in area requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to perform job responsibilities within working conditions of temperatures averages of 90 degrees with possible humidity of 100 percent.
• Ability to comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and/or safety requirement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Machine Operator: 3 years (Required)
• Food processing: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person