Overnight Crush Operator

American Natural•Cherokee, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Production Operators are responsible for safely and efficiently operating plant equipment and processes to produce products that meet quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements at American Natural Processors (ANP). This role primarily supports Crush operations. We are seeking to fill a full time overnight position from 9:30 pm to 6 am. We pay a $5 an hour differential for all hours worked between Midnight on Fridays and Midnight on Sundays.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic math, documentation, and communication skills.
Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
0–2 years of experience in manufacturing, agriculture, or processing environments (for Production Operator I).
2–5 years of experience or demonstrated competency through performance (for Production Operator II).

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in food manufacturing, agriculture, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or process awareness.
Independently operate Crush processes with minimal supervision (for Production Operator II).
Recognize and respond appropriately to routine process variability (for Production Operator II).
Support training and onboarding of new or less-experienced operators (for Production Operator II).
Demonstrate sound judgment and consistent adherence to food safety and quality standards (for Production Operator II).

Responsibilities

Operate Crush processing equipment in accordance with SOPs, GMPs, and safety requirements.
Monitor process conditions, equipment performance, and product quality parameters.
Perform routine in-process checks, documentation, and recordkeeping accurately and timely.
Identify, respond to, and escalate process deviations, equipment issues, or food safety concerns.
Perform routine sanitation, housekeeping, and basic maintenance tasks as assigned.
Support receiving and load-out activities related to production operations as required.
Follow all safety policies, including lockout/tagout, confined space, PPE, and food safety requirements.
Follow all GMPs, SOPs, and food safety requirements applicable to production activities.
Identify and report food safety or quality risks immediately.
Ensure work practices protect product integrity and consumer safety.