Food Production Materials Preparation Tech

Gliss•Salem, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

GLISS is now hiring reliable, hard-working individual to join a fast-paced food production facility in Salem, OR . Willing to train an individual with limited machine operating experience but MUST have food production experience, at least 1 year. Ability to learn quickly and perform more detailed work in a loud and busy environment.

Requirements

Able to read and comprehend instructions, informational manuals, able to write and verbally communicate process reports to the supervisor and coworkers.
Knowledge of sample collection, machinery sanitation and record keeping.
Able to freely access all areas of the production facility including work platforms, mezzanines, access panels, and close working quarters.
Able to push and pull up to 60 pounds using heavy product handling equipment.
Able to life up to 50 pounds repetitively as a normal function of the job.
Able to work in a high noise level environment for up to ten (10) hours per day, while utilizing personal protective ear equipment.
Able to see and read meters, switches, charts, and materials in process.
Able to work productively and communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment with supervisor and technical staff.
Able to troubleshoot mechanical problems and report such problems to supervisor.
Able to stand as needed up to 10 hours per day.
Willing to utilize personal protective equipment provided for worker safety, including but not limited to hard hat, ear and hearing protection, safety glasses, and rubber gloves.
Understand and perform normal food manufacturing sanitation and clean up requirements and duties.
Able to work in a food manufacturing sanitary work area without posing a threat to product sanitation and safety.
Able to tolerate exposure to cleaning agents commonly used in the food manufacturing process area.
Able to tolerate exposure to odors and products without adverse reactions.
Demonstrate adequate manual dexterity to perform assigned tasks.
Able to work without extensive supervision.
Able to move freely as required performing normally assigned duties.
Able to perform mathematical calculations for addition, subtraction, multiplication and divide fractions correctly.
Able to tolerate exposure to fast paced and repetitive tasks.
Able to work flexible scheduling including hours of the day and days of the week.
Able to tolerate heat, cold, dust, high humidity, wind, rain snow, ice, or other extreme weather conditions.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year’s experience in an automated food manufacturing setting in a position involving intermediate food processing and sanitation of equipment is desired

Nice To Haves

Continuing education in Industrial Technology or related field desired.

Responsibilities

Monitoring and controlling raw material processing and preparation.
Monitoring automated and manual processing machinery.
Preparing raw materials in intermediate products according to technician’s instructions.
Technical personnel in sample collection for quality control processes, for processing and preparing food products and intermediate products.
Technical and processing personnel in daily product safety and equipment sanitation.
Maintaining accurate, up-to-date raw material use and quality tracking records.
Troubleshooting and adjusting machinery in work area for maximum safety and efficiency.
Report needed repairs or problems to supervisor.
Holds all corporate proprietary matters in utmost confidence.
Performs duties as assigned.