Operator Helper PRD (12 Hour Nights) $18.80/hr +$2/hr differential

Idahoan Foods • Lewisville, ID

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operator Helper position supports the production operator with general housekeeping, driving a forklift to move Work-In-Progress (WIP) product, making additive batches, coordinating bins, shoveling potatoes at the drums, performing quality checks, and checking ingredient flow rates. They may also assist the operator with production functions such as changing shredder knives, toting flakes, and dumping seasonings and/or ingredients. The role facilitates the movement of product and materials, involves dumping/packing/stacking, operation of the production line, and basic equipment operation under the operator’s direction. The position requires work in areas like flake drums, production line, raw receiving, fluming, sorters/bins, receiving, and/or dumping/packing/stacking. It involves using the company’s inventory management system and requires forklift certification. The Operator Helper must perform duties with efficiency and accuracy, working independently and professionally.

Requirements

• Previous experience working around processing equipment preferred.
• Company training will be provided for forklift and lockout/tagout policies at Idahoan’s discretion.
• 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).
• Trained in all safety regulations, follow all plant safety rules to include the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Maintaining cleanliness in work area(s). May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working with cleaning chemicals and sanitizers.
• Must be able to closely follow directions from the operator(s) and to multi-task effectively and efficiently.
• Inspecting the product to ensure it is of high quality while using an inventory management system when consuming materials to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Assisting the operator in clearing equipment jams and starting/stopping the line.
• Alerting the Operator of any upset conditions or problems.
• Scrubbing equipment when needed with scrub pads, brushes, etc. Must be able to 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 ability to train others.
• Complete any special project/assignment as assigned by the operator or management.
• May be called upon to help with any department position to assist with breaks, etc.
• Acceptable attendance is a crucial part of this job, and all incumbents must adhere to the company’s attendance policy.

Benefits

• Increased to $19.55/hr. upon successful completion of training and skills validation.
• Company training will be provided for forklift and lockout/tagout policies at Idahoan’s discretion.
• Once validated, the rate of pay changes from training rate to full pay rate (+ $.75).

What This Job Offers

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