Machine Operator I - Night Shift

Dawn Food Products Inc•Jackson, MS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Machine Operator I, you will work with raw material to complete a mix formula, mix ingredients to complete the batch and package the material or palletizing for shipping. This is a full-time and benefits-eligible position with a shift schedule of 6:00 pm – 6:00 am, rotating 5 days on, 5 days off, 2 days on, and 2 days off within a 2-week period. Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution, and as a family-owned company, we are committed to our people, products, customers, and corporate values.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports
Ability to communicate effectively with fellow team members
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problem solving in variable situations
Must be able to work well with others or independently
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, move, or utilize objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
Frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Occasionally required to use sensory perception for quality measurement of products.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
Food manufacturing experience preferred
Forklift certified is helpful, and must be able to become certified
Computer skills helpful

Responsibilities

Assure all product produced meets the product specifications, food safety and regulatory requirements
Establish high performance standards in housekeeping, in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), American Institute of Baking (AIB), International Food Standard (IFS) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements
Responsible for the accurate operation of computer system as required in production processes
Operate auxiliary equipment as needed for each respective function
Operate in a safe manner according to manual, training, and batch card instructions to ensure high quality and food safe product
Operates hand-held bar code scanner to record the amount of raw materials used, product created and completes required paperwork for the run. This is the key to the traceability of the finished good products. All products must be scanned before they are moved from the production area to the warehouse location.
Responsible for all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP’s) and GMP to include pre-start check lists, scale checks, forklift check list, code dates on labels, lot numbers on formulas, and batch verification counts, etc.
Responsible for communicating to lead or supervisor any quality, safety, scheduling and food safety issues within their department or the plant
Perform all the above tasks in a safe manner by following company GMP’s, SOP’s and safety regulations
Assist in training new team members
Adhere to the Food Defense and Security functions within the facility

Benefits

Industry-leading health insurance on Day 1!
Competitive Pay $19.50/hour plus $2.00/hour shift differential
401(K) + company match
10 Paid Company Holidays
Paid Time Off
Professional training
An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce
Comprehensive health and well-being coverage
Competitive compensation packages
Award-winning benefit offerings
Tuition assistance and educational programs