CP Operator

J&J Snack Foods • Paducah, KY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

POSITION SUMMARY: The CP Operator must be available to work, on a weekly rotation M-F 6am – Downtime (overtime is included), and as required by the production department. Must be able to follow detailed instructions, both written and oral. Must be able to precisely follow operational procedures.
Must become proficient in the operation of Programmable Logic Controller and Cryogenic Processors.
Must be willing to accept the responsibility and accountability for ensuring that proper procedures are followed. Responsible for accurate completion of checklists and record all associated data. The person must be versatile, have the ability to multi-task, be self-motivated, require minimal supervision, make good decisions, work well with others and be willing to work wherever needed should the need arise.

Requirements

• High School/GED
• Production experience
• Able to stand for prolonged periods, bend, twist, turn and lift up to 25 pounds, without restriction.
• Good social and communication skills
• Willing to take direction

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in the operation of Programmable Logic Controller and Cryogenic Processors.

Responsibilities

• Follow detailed instructions, both written and oral.
• Precisely follow operational procedures.
• Become proficient in the operation of Programmable Logic Controller and Cryogenic Processors.
• Accept responsibility and accountability for ensuring that proper procedures are followed.
• Complete checklists accurately and record all associated data.
• Be versatile, have the ability to multi-task, be self-motivated, require minimal supervision, make good decisions, work well with others and be willing to work wherever needed should the need arise.
• Attend weekly safety meetings.
• Receive Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training specific to their job function as per the HACCP/GMP Manual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED