What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Line Operator position at Stratas Foods?
Company Description
Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.
Job Description
This position is reserved for employees that are dedicated to step up from an entry level position on the manufacturing floor. Qualified candidates must be able to perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as required; and must be able to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as required.
The tasks required, but not limited to, are general housekeeping, clean up, sweeping, vacuuming, painting, lubrication (oiling, greasing, etc.), sample retrieval, power washing, lifting and hauling items up and down stairs, dump rework, and operate a motorized fork lift and a variety of other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Keep lines stocked with packaging materials
Fill out appropriate paper related to the lines CCP’s, production, packaging materials
Basic troubleshooting and repair of packaging equipment
Knowledge of basic operation of equipment on the line
Communicate with supervisor when line is down due to equipment/oil supply issues
Communicate with supervisor when equipment needs attention
Report/resolve any observed quality issues while operating line
Proper start up, running and shut down of line
Basic Ammonia Operation
Knowledge of process flow and ability to trace flow from source tank to filling process
Basic Votator/Perfector operation
Basic understanding of pumps, valves, filters, and heat exchangers
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Related Experience: Previous relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Equipment/Software Skills: Basic computer knowledge - data entry
Additional Information
Physical: Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work with heights
Sensory: Good Sight & Hearing
Mental/Reasoning: Attention to Detail
Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.
Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.
Salary: $18.55 p/h (Union Environment)
Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.
Salary : $19 - $0
