Overnight Crush Operator

American Natural•Cherokee, IA

About The Position

Production Operators at American Natural Processors (ANP) safely and efficiently operate plant equipment and processes to produce products that meet quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements. This role primarily supports Crush operations from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday. The position is full-time and hourly, with level-based expectations spanning Production Operator I, II, and III. Operators may need to work overtime or provide off-shift coverage based on operational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Basic math, documentation, and communication skills.
Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
Ability to stand for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders, and lift up to 100 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in food manufacturing, agriculture, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude or process awareness.
Production Operator I experience profile: typically 0–2 years in manufacturing, agriculture, or processing environments.
Production Operator II experience profile: typically 2–5 years of experience or demonstrated competency through performance.
Production Operator III experience profile: typically 5+ years of experience and demonstrated mastery of Crush operations.

Responsibilities

Operate Crush processing equipment in accordance with SOPs, GMPs, and safety requirements.
Monitor process conditions, equipment performance, and product quality parameters.
Perform routine in-process checks and complete documentation and records accurately and on time.
Identify, respond to, and escalate process deviations, equipment issues, or food safety concerns.
Perform routine sanitation, housekeeping, and assigned basic maintenance tasks.
Support receiving and load-out activities related to production operations as required.
Follow safety policies, including lockout/tagout, confined space, PPE, and food safety requirements.
Follow all applicable GMPs, SOPs, and food safety requirements; promptly identify and report food safety or quality risks.
Protect product integrity and consumer safety through appropriate work practices.
Learn and perform core Crush operations under supervision at Operator I level.
Independently operate Crush processes with minimal supervision and support training and onboarding at Operator II level.
At Operator III level, assist with troubleshooting, process optimization, and operational problem-solving, and support training and coaching.
Serve as a resource for leadership during process changes, startups, or abnormal conditions at Operator III level.