General Production Operator
About The Position
The General Production Operator works directly on a food manufacturing production line to help produce food products safely, efficiently, and to high-quality standards. The role involves a variety of production tasks, line rotation, equipment operation and care, and accurate labeling of finished products. Operators also perform production shutdowns, cleanup, and sanitation while following food safety, quality, operational, and company requirements. The position works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with high-speed machinery and may involve hot or cold conditions, heights, and exposure to common food allergens. Employees must follow safety and grooming standards and wear required personal protective equipment. The role also supports new employee training and may assist in other plant areas as assigned.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of English or Spanish sufficient for safety instructions and team communication.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods.
- Comfort working at heights up to 10 feet and around high-speed machinery in hot or cold, fast-paced conditions.
- Ability to work in an environment with common food allergens.
- Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards.
- Ability to wear required protective clothing and PPE, including safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard or bump cap, hair or beard net, gloves, and face masks when required.
- Must meet the minimum age requirement of 18 years.
- Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing or production experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform production-line tasks such as bagging, stacking, counting products, placing doughballs on spotters, feeding paper, operating a bandsaw, boxing finished products, and placing cases on pallets.
- Accurately label boxes and bags.
- Participate in a fair and consistent line rotation to perform different tasks.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and clean working environment.
- Control and care for assigned equipment and tools.
- Perform production shutdown procedures and comprehensive production-line cleanup.
- Clean and sanitize production areas and equipment using appropriate solutions and hand tools and following established protocols.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, company safety rules, and other policies and procedures.
- Complete required documentation.
- Clean and operate equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Assist with training and onboarding new employees.
- Assist in other plant areas as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to 120 hours (15 days) of vacation annually, depending on schedule.
- 11 paid company holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, and life insurance.
- Career growth and cross-training opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
