Timeframe: May-December (Possible opportunities to move to full-time position as available)
Shift Schedules (7A-7P and 7P-7A) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (Weekends, as needed)
Summary
The primary responsibilities of the Production Operator include but are not limited to operating various lines of equipment in production. Meet daily production goals and understand cycle time requirements. Follow plant safety and environmental policies and keep work areas clean and orderly. Ensure work is in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Operate production equipment and follow product and quality instructions, blueprints, diagrams, etc.
Meet daily production goals and understand cycle time requirements
Follow plant safety and environmental policies, and keep work areas clean and orderly
Perform and maintain accurate finished goods traceability
Escalate concerns for material, technical, and quality issues
Make workstation adjustments to facilitate product changeover, as required
Monitor the manufacturing process to ensure its safe operation.
Perform sampling procedures as required by the manufacturing process or by supervision as needed.
Attend process, safety, regulatory and environmental training as required.
Report unsafe acts, conditions and behaviors as needed.
Ensure work is in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards.
Knowledge The general knowledge expected from this position is outlined below:
·Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Safe Quality Foods (SQF) standards
Skills
The desired skills are outlined below:
Mechanical skills
Problem-solving skills
Technical skills
People skills
Abilities The desired abilities are outlined below:
Ability to work well in a team environment
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to pass a drug test
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work long hours, as needed, including weekends as needed
Ability to overcome unforeseen obstacles
Supervisory Responsibility This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment The work environment is typically noisy with regular amounts of machine noises. The smell of related chemicals and lubricants may occur.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is regularly required to be able to bend, stand, reach, or lift. The employee is required to be able to lift items on a regular basis, up to 50 pounds.
Qualifications
High school diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.
At least 6-months previous warehouse or related experience is preferred but not required.
Benefits Seasonal employees are not eligible for company benefits or company bonuses. Opportunities may be available to seasonal workers to become full-time employees. Full-time employees are eligible for company benefits and bonuses after a 90 day probationary period.
Work Authorization If hired, all employees are required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States within 72 hours of their start date.
Other Duties This job description is management’s depiction of the role and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, or activities may change at any time with or without notice, and employees may be given additional responsibilities which are not included on this list, as required.