Associate Operator, Production Tech I (1st Shift) - St. Louis, MO
About The Position
The Production Technician I works onsite in St. Louis, Missouri, handling raw materials, staging materials for processing, and operating pallet jacks or forklifts. The role prioritizes safety and requires working collaboratively with teammates who have different skill sets. The technician sets up and operates machines to specification, fills and labels products, and cleans and sanitizes equipment between orders. They read batch reports, verify batch weights and quantities using mathematical calculations, and follow plant policies and Good Manufacturing Practices for food products. The role also assists the Group Leader and Production Supervisor with training new employees and conducting competency reviews as needed. The position pays $24.00 per hour. The company describes a total rewards package that includes annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs, and other benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Previous food plant experience.
- Forklift truck experience and a forklift license.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to be on your feet 60%–90% of the day.
- Ability to frequently lift a 35-pound product hose and frequently move, lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds.
- Willingness and ability to work in a facility with minimal temperature control and exposure to local temperature variations, including hot and cold conditions.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a diploma.
Responsibilities
- Set up machines to specification.
- Fill and label products.
- Clean and sanitize equipment between orders.
- Read and understand batch reports to set up machines according to order specifications.
- Verify batch weights and quantities through mathematical calculations.
- Assist the Group Leader and Production Supervisor with training new employees and performing competency reviews as needed.
- Follow plant policies concerning safety and emergencies, conduct, maintenance, and sanitation.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices for the care, handling, and storage of food products.
- Handle raw materials, stage materials for processing, and operate pallet jacks or forklifts.
Benefits
- Annual incentive pay
- Retirement savings plan
- Health care coverage
- Paid time off
- Recognition programs
- A broad range of other benefits, subject to eligibility requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
