Fox Production Equipment Operator 1st Shift (6am - 6pm) (Group A = Continental Schedule)
About The Position
Ready Foods is a family-owned food manufacturer based in Denver with more than 50 years of experience. They are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and team-oriented workplace where employees can learn, grow, and build long-term careers. Their Denver facilities combine modern manufacturing technology with Lean principles and continuous improvement to make work safer, easier, and more efficient. They believe the best ideas come from employees and encourage contributions at all levels. Ready Foods offers an opportunity to grow with a company that is investing in its people, processes, and future. The company is seeking a skilled Production Equipment Operator to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating, adjusting, and repairing high-speed production equipment to meet plant production goals. This role involves working collaboratively within a designated team, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining positive relationships across departments.
Requirements
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workload requirements effectively
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and procedures
- Familiarity with sanitation practices and equipment setup
- Willingness to undergo training and continuous improvement initiatives
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in operating and maintaining production equipment preferred
- Forklift certification and experience operating warehouse machinery preferred
Responsibilities
- Operate, adjust, and repair high-speed production equipment to ensure production goals are met
- Assist in performing preventative maintenance on assigned equipment
- Build positive relationships across designated teams by effectively collaborating, communicating, and upholding ethical integrity
- Possess knowledge of operating Cryovac and sanitation, setup, and troubleshooting of hydration equipment
- Familiarity with corenco, dicer, and scales for pre-scaling
- Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), sanitation, setup of kettles, filters, and daily reports for Clean-in-Place (CIPs)
- Familiarity with Just Foods (ERP) reporting and setup
- Actively participate in training with Job Instructions (JI) and Job Relations (JR)
- Understand Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and Assets in Red Zone
- Familiarity with automation/robotics machinery, packing machinery, and Armor Inox
- Follow all job safety practices and policies, including food safety, personal protective equipment usage, and emergency procedures
- Read, understand, and adhere to all departmental policies and procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
