Canner Operator 2nd Shift (2p-10p)

Zausner Foods Corporation•Clear Lake, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Canner Operator operates canning, filling, and processing equipment to meet quality, food safety, customer, and regulatory standards. The role includes adjusting filling weights, handling product changeovers, start-ups, and shutdowns, and maintaining equipment through cleaning and lubrication. The operator completes process and double-seam documentation, follows critical control point procedures, and escalates equipment or production issues to maintenance and supervisors. The operator also provides break relief for the Dole Operator, assists with peer training under supervisor guidance, and communicates operational issues to the incoming shift. The position works closely with supervisors, maintenance, and other canner operators in a production environment.

Requirements

Available to work second-shift hours, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Forklift license; the employer provides the license.
Attention to detail and adherence to written methods.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to recognize and appropriately escalate substandard conditions.
Ability to follow work directions and maintain organizational standards.
Commitment to company values and integrity.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Flexibility to handle multiple demands and assist others as needed.
Motivation for continuous self-improvement and high personal performance standards.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 8–12 hours per shift.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, and arms.
Ability to operate machinery and tools requiring manual dexterity and visual acuity.
Ability to tolerate varying temperatures, humidity, and noise levels in a production environment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Responsibilities

Operate canning and filling equipment while meeting quality and safety standards.
Follow quality-system requirements and food safety, quality, and customer standards.
Provide break relief for the Dole Operator.
Adjust weights in the filling operation as necessary.
Inform maintenance of machine difficulties and collaborate on solutions.
Keep supervisors informed of issues and recommend corrective actions when appropriate.
Assist in training peers and Dole operators under the guidance of the Supervisor.
Accurately complete process and double-seam paperwork.
Understand the mechanics and importance of a double seam in the canning process.
Understand the UHT sterility process and related critical control points for the UHT system and Dole Canner.
Follow metal detection procedures to ensure product safety.
Lubricate and clean filling and processing equipment as required.
Manage product changeovers, start-ups, and shutdowns efficiently.
Coordinate with the incoming shift to communicate problems, issues, or concerns.
Understand and maintain seal integrity in plastic filling equipment.
Follow plant rules and applicable regulatory requirements.