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 work involves movement to meet production rates and handling various types of food. Specializations include forklift material delivery, inventory work, material preparation, and operation of food plant equipment. Depending on the specialization, duties may include preparing and weighing ingredients, maintaining inventory and production records, operating and checking packaging or labeling machinery, troubleshooting minor equipment issues, receiving and staging materials with a forklift, and coordinating inventory through the ERP system. The role requires following safety, food safety, quality, sanitation, recipe, and standard operating procedure standards. This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. Overtime may be requested.

Requirements

Ability to work efficiently and accurately.
Ability to perform redundant tasks.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must be available to work overtime upon request.
Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, lifting, bending, twisting, and reaching; lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally over 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a warehouse or food manufacturing environment.
A history of being a team player who helps achieve overall goals.
Proficiency with technology applications, especially Microsoft Suite.
Knowledge of GMPs and food manufacturing principles.
Self-starter with high attention to detail.
Ability to implement and recommend solutions as needed.
Bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety and food safety/quality standards and written policies, including recipes and standard operating procedures.
Follow verbal and written instructions and communicate with team members.
Maintain high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and quality.
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 correct materials are used for specific product ranges and meet company standards.
Report faulty packaging or machine problems to management.
Perform other duties and work in other areas as assigned.
For Fresh Prep: transform raw food and packaging ingredients into workable resources by handling, mixing, reworking, and preparing materials with tools and equipment.
For Fresh Prep: weigh materials before and after production, document results, record consumption and output in the computer system, maintain inventory accuracy, manage prepped inventory in walk-in refrigerators, and assist with planning for the next day.
For Production: operate packaging and labeling machinery, start and stop machines, refill packaging materials and labels, perform routine operational checks, troubleshoot minor equipment issues, and inspect final products for quality and accuracy.
For Receiving: receive, stage, and put away materials using a forklift, and provide forklift support as needed.
For Receiving and Inventory: use a scan gun and computer applications to record inventory movements in the ERP system.
For Inventory: perform inventory counts, cycle counts, and adjustments; coordinate inventory movements in the ERP system; close out material usage and production inventories; and maintain Food Plant inventory accuracy.
For Inventory: order materials from the warehouse according to the production schedule and create and publish daily production schedules based on store orders and estimates.

Benefits

15 days (120 hours) of paid time off annually
6 paid company holidays annually
4% company match on 401(k) retirement plans
Medical benefits 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 up to $5,250
Scholarship and financial assistance programs
On-demand pay and pay cards
$500 employee referral bonus
Performance bonuses up to $1,300 a year
Annual merit pay increases