Machine Operator I - Nights

Dawn Food Products Inc • Denver, CO

1d • 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Food manufacturing experience preferred
• 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
• 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 $21.80/hr plus $2/hr shift differential
• 401(K) + company match
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Professional training
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees