Machine Operator II

Dawn Foods•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Machine Operator II, you will work with multiple ingredients to cook/mix batches of our product(s) using a specified formula/recipe.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 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 employees
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
Strong computer skills – ability to control the machine computer operations
Ability to master skills in all departments, including mix, pre-scale, pack and seal.

Food manufacturing experience preferred
Experience cooking or mixing ingredients in industrial size kettles preferred and/or ability to learn
Forklift certified is helpful, and must be able to become certified

Empty raw ingredients into mixer or kettle at appropriate stage of mixing / cooking per formula.
Follow instructions to complete the cooking / mixing process.
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
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
Responsible for maintaining workstation and keeping it clean and organized
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
Perform other duties as assigned.