Packaging Operator 3RD Shift

Pures Food Specialties LLC•Chicago, IL

1h•Onsite

About The Position

A packaging operator is a professional who works in manufacturing or industrial settings, operating and monitoring machinery to produce goods. They are responsible for setting up, adjusting, maintaining, and troubleshooting the equipment to ensure efficient and safe production and must have the ability to work in a safe manner, follow safety guidelines. This role requires understanding and following Food Safety policies, the ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays, and the ability to read and understand recipes. The operator will troubleshoot process-related issues, use digital scales, and mix doughs according to recipes, understanding the mixer's operation. Key responsibilities include following FIFO, ensuring lot number accuracy, cleaning and refilling ingredient bins, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area. The position also involves observing plant safety, GMP, and allergen procedures, and attending training sessions. The operator is responsible for manufacturing safe and quality food by adhering to good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP, and SQF requirements, and must immediately report any food safety or quality issues to their supervisor. They must also follow supervisor directives and support the shift team as needed. Third shift hours are generally from 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM, starting Monday night.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate with others as well as management.
Must understand FDA guidelines and company policies.
Mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow Food Safety policies.
Work flexible schedules and in other departments including weekends and holidays.
Read and understand recipes.
Troubleshoot process related issues within the boundaries of the recipe.
Use digital scales and have a working knowledge of scale functions.
Mix doughs according to recipe. Have a working knowledge of the mixer, using the time and batch recipe system.
Follow FIFO (First in First Out), Mix lot number and documentation accuracy.
Clean & Refill ingredient bins and label the bins with the correct lot number.
Work in a standing position for entire shift and climb steps and ladders.
Monitors and assists with equipment upstream/downstream to ensure continuous operation.
Clean mixers, work areas properly during and after production runs or changeovers.
Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
Observe all plant safety, GMP and allergen procedures and attend appropriate training sessions.
Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP and SQF requirements.
Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to your supervisor.
Follow supervisor’s directives and be able to support the shift team as needed.