Operator II - 1st shift (pre-weight)

Stratas Foods•Hillside, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator II operates production machinery, including filling equipment, cappers, labelers, and sealers, to meet customer-order-driven production schedules. The employee may also be assigned to the pre-weigh room to accurately weigh, prepare, and stage ingredients for production. These assignments are performed independently and not concurrently. The role requires technical skill, problem-solving, the ability to operate pre-weigh equipment manually, and basic math skills to weigh spices and raw ingredients according to batch specifications. The Operator II follows safety, environmental, workplace, GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality requirements; wears required personal protective equipment; completes production, quality, downtime, and traceability records; and reports hazards, quality concerns, and process deviations to the Production Supervisor. The role works with Production, Quality, Sanitation, and Warehouse teams and assists other production areas as needed. On the production line, the Operator II operates and adjusts machinery, monitors equipment and product quality, clears jams, documents downtime, and reports mechanical issues. The employee may support line operations during Leader absences. In the pre-weigh room, the Operator II weighs, prepares, labels, stores, and stages ingredients; records traceability information; conducts basic raw-material checks; maintains cleanliness; assists with allergen clean-outs, inventory, receiving, and storage; and coordinates ingredient delivery with Mixers and Operators. The position is performed in a manufacturing plant, with exposure to loud noise, dust, dirt, heat, sparks, oil, and smoke. Required personal protective equipment includes safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, and appropriate clothing. Pay is listed as $18.79. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic math ability for accurate weighing, measuring, and documentation in a food manufacturing environment.
Ability to work independently and remain self-guided and motivated.
Strong multitasking skills.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, reaching, stretching, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing, and regularly lifting or moving up to 30 pounds.
Close, color, and peripheral vision abilities.
Ability to hear, see, speak, smell, and touch well enough to perform essential tasks.
2–3 years of experience in a similar role and industry.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating in a fast-paced, ready-to-eat food facility.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Follow safety, environmental, and workplace rules and regulations.
Adhere to GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality requirements, and wear required personal protective equipment.
Complete production, quality, downtime, and traceability documentation accurately.
Identify and report safety hazards, quality concerns, process deviations, and equipment issues to the Production Supervisor.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Sanitation, and Warehouse teams to meet daily production goals, and assist other production areas as needed.
Operate filling equipment, cappers, labelers, sealers, and related production machinery.
Adjust machines and set stops, guides, and parameters according to product specifications and material requirements.
Monitor machine operations for product defects and equipment malfunctions; identify and report mechanical issues that could cause downtime.
Stop, reset, and clear equipment jams, and report impairments to the Production Supervisor.
Record downtime reasons in the CDC system.
Support production line operations during Leader absences by maintaining equipment operation, monitoring quality, and escalating issues.
Weigh and prepare spices and raw ingredients according to batch sheets, formulas, and production schedules.
Label, seal, store, and stage ingredients to prevent cross-contamination.
Record lot numbers, weights, and required traceability information accurately and promptly.
Safely and accurately operate scales, blenders, dispensing equipment, and related tools.
Perform basic raw-material quality checks, including visual, odor, and condition inspections.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Pre-Weigh Room according to GMP and sanitation requirements.
Assist with allergen clean-outs when changing products or formulas.
Coordinate with Mixers and Operators to deliver pre-weighed ingredients on time.
Assist with inventory counts and report shortages or discrepancies to supervision.
Assist with receiving and storing raw materials and verify deliveries against specifications.
Report out-of-specification materials, documentation errors, and safety hazards.
Perform additional duties as required by the direct Supervisor or Manager.