Food Plant Operator 2

Jacksons Companies•Caldwell, ID

22h•$20 - $21

About The Position

Food Plant Operator 2 supports bakery, fresh, and frozen assembly lines by delivering and preparing raw materials, operating food plant machinery, and maintaining records. The role involves working with various types of food and requires frequent movement to meet production rates. Depending on specialization, duties may include operating a forklift, performing inventory tasks, preparing materials, or running production equipment. Specializations include Fresh Prep Operator 2, Production Operator 2, Receiving Operator 2, and Inventory Operator 2. Fresh Prep operators prepare ingredients and packaging materials, record weights and production usage, and maintain prepared inventory. Production operators run packaging and labeling machinery, perform routine checks, troubleshoot minor issues, and inspect products. Receiving operators handle and stage materials with a forklift and record inventory movements. Inventory operators perform counts and adjustments, coordinate inventory movements, close out usage and production inventories, maintain inventory accuracy, and prepare production schedules. The work environment includes exposure to cold, wet conditions, allergens, noise, fumes, chemicals, and odors from raw materials and sanitation chemicals. The role requires frequent walking, standing, lifting, bending, twisting, and reaching.

Requirements

Must be available to work overtime upon request.
Ability to work as part of a team to achieve overall goals.
Proficiency with technology applications, especially Microsoft Suite.
Self-starter with strong attention to detail.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a warehouse or food manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of GMPs and food manufacturing principles.
Bilingual English and Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Follow safety and food safety/quality standards, written policies, recipes, and standard operating procedures.
Follow instructions and communicate with team members.
Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, and quality standards.
Keep accurate records and enter process and material data on paper and in computer systems.
Use the Bartender program and a label printer to make labels.
Ensure the correct materials are used for each product range and meet company standards.
Report faulty packaging and machine problems to management.
Work efficiently and accurately, and implement or recommend solutions as needed.
Perform other duties and work in other areas as assigned.
Prepare raw food and packaging ingredients using tools and equipment to handle, mix, rework, and prepare materials.
Weigh materials before and after production, document results, and record consumption and outputs in the computer system.
Maintain prepared inventory in walk-in refrigerators and assist with planning for the next day.
Operate packaging and labeling machinery, including starting and stopping machines and replenishing packaging materials and labels.
Perform routine machine checks, troubleshoot minor equipment issues, and inspect final products for quality and accuracy.
Receive, stage, and put away materials using a forklift, and provide forklift support as needed.
Use a scan gun and computer applications to record inventory movements in the ERP system.
Perform inventory counts, cycle counts, and adjustments; coordinate inventory movements; and close out material usage and production inventories in the ERP system.
Order materials from the warehouse according to the production schedule and maintain accurate food plant inventory.
Create and publish daily production schedules based on store orders and estimates.

Benefits

15 days (120 hours) of paid time off annually.
Six paid company holidays annually.
401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
Medical benefit plans and health/flex spending accounts.
Dental, vision, and disability insurance.
Jacksons and Extra Mile store discounts: 15% off purchases and $0.20 off fuel per gallon.
Annual tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250.
Scholarship and financial assistance programs.
On-demand pay and pay cards.
$500 employee referral bonus.
Performance bonuses of up to $1,300 per year.
Annual merit pay increases.