Operator III- Candy Room

Flagstone Foods•Robersonville, NC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

At Flagstone Foods, we value teamwork, safety, and consistency, taking pride in what we produce. We are one of North America’s largest manufacturers of snack nuts, trail mixes, and dried fruits, with plants in Robersonville, NC; El Paso, TX; and Dothan, AL, and a headquarters in Minneapolis. Our teams ensure our lines run efficiently, our food is safe, and our quality is high. We are growing and seeking reliable, dedicated individuals to join our team. The Candy Room Operator III is responsible for mixing various products and ingredients into production equipment, adhering to specified procedures, recipes, and formulas on work orders.

Requirements

Must know and understand all types of nuts and allergens processed through the machine.
Must know how to evaluate the product for roast and/or damage.
Must be able to lift, push pull and carry objects of moderate weight up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to have a flexible schedule and be willing to work OT/Holidays/Weekends with the ability to go to any shift depending on the production demands.
Must have basic math skills: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and percentages.
Must be able to make conversions from Metric to English standards for weights.
Must have at least 6 months of manufacture operations experience.
Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.

Responsibilities

Arrange machine and ensure availability of production material needed at the beginning and through work procedures to ensure order, accuracy, and productivity.
Be responsible for the operations and productivity of the entire shift, including setting up, operating, and tending equipment that blends, mixes, and cooks ingredients during the manufacturing process of candy products.
Effectively communicate with peers and associates to achieve plant goals.
Observe equipment during operations, including gauges and thermometers, to determine if mixing chamber temperature is within specified range and inspect product goods so that malfunctions can be detected and notify operators of any malfunctions.
Ensure to request production ingredients on a timely manner.
Set and check all machine operation such as heat before and during the shift.
Troubleshoot machine problems to determine and solve most common faults.
Record production and test data for each candy product batch such as ingredients used, temperature, test results, and time cycle.
Complete required forms and end of shift reports and return to production coordinator.
Report uncommon or difficult troubleshoots to the maintenance personnel.
Perform minor repairs such as replacing damaged or worn parts.
Use and move finished goods and materials with a pallet jack for further production packing or processing.
Pack and store materials and products.
Mark or tag identification of product.
Place products and materials in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or wrapping.
Direct, coach and train production associates assigned to the area.
Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
Dump cooked goods into the cooler for further processing.
Sanitize and clean machinery for product change overs and general sanitation.
Strictly adhere to client specification and ensure good quality work.
Be accountable to Flagstone Foods safety and quality principles.
Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 systems.
Maintain work area clean and organized at all times.
Report to production lead regularly, keeping them updated on production activities and progress.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.