Operator Helper PRD (12 Hour Days Raw Receiving)

Idahoan Foods

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this position is to support the production operator with general housekeeping, driving a forklift to move WIP product, making additive batches, coordinating the bin dryer, shoveling potatoes at the drums, performing quality checks, and checking ingredient flow rates. The Operator Helper may also assist the operator with production functions including, but not limited to, changing shredder knives, toting flakes, and dumping seasonings and/or ingredients.

Requirements

• Clear communication with the operator is essential to ensure there are no errors in product.
• Ensure proper pallet patterns are followed, and pallets are correctly tagged.
• This position requires self-confidence and maturity to make decisions and to solve problems with minimal direction.
• Consideration for your own safety and the safety of others is essential.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in assigned tasks as outlined within the validation program within the first 90 Days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working around processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Idahoan Good Manufacturing Practice (GMPs).
• Be trained in all safety regulations and follow all plant safety rules, including the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain cleanliness in work area(s).
• Be prepared to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working with cleaning chemicals and sanitizers.
• Closely follow directions from the operator(s) and multi-task effectively and efficiently.
• Inspect the product to ensure it is of high quality while using an inventory management system when consuming materials to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Assist the operator in clearing equipment jams and starting/stopping the line.
• Alert the Operator of any upset conditions or problems.
• Scrub equipment when needed with scrub pads, brushes, etc.
• Disassemble equipment for cleaning and reassemble when finished.
• Maintain cleanliness of machines, floors, and work area(s) to include sanitation.
• Participate in cross-training program and be able to train others.
• Complete any special project/assignment as assigned by the operator or management.
• Be called upon to help with any department position to assist with breaks, etc.
• Adhere to the company’s attendance policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed