Packaging / Production Machine Operator

Kar Nut Products Company•Tukwila, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Second Nature Brands is seeking Packaging / Production Operators to join their team. This role is responsible for operating production lines that produce premium glazed nut mixes and other snack food items. The operator must ensure operations are conducted safely and efficiently, meeting quality standards and schedule adherence. The position involves working in various areas including packaging, roasting, and sanitation, requiring extended periods of standing/walking (up to 12 hours). Key duties include lifting up to 50 pounds, completing documentation accurately, performing quality checks, making basic machine adjustments and repairs, and taking initiative to ensure work is done correctly and safely.

Requirements

Proficiency in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English is required to ensure comprehension of CGMPS (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) and accurate completion of production documentation related to food safety and traceability, for compliance to food safety laws and regulations governed by US agencies (FDA, USDA/FSIS).
Able to work with and around cleaning chemicals and perform all sanitation duties
Demonstrated reliable attendance record and ability to comply with attendance policy; Understands punctuality is key
Basic computer skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work safely around/with automated and semi-automated machinery
Must be able to work safely around food allergens such as tree nuts, peanuts, dairy, and soy
Ability to routinely lift, up to 50 pounds
Stand, bend, reach, and kneel, for extended periods frequently.
Standing for 8-10 hours.
Walk up and down stairs frequently.
Ability to routinely lift, up to 50 pounds.
Wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) provided by the company.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED is preferred
Prior experience working in a food manufacturing facility preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Perform all tasks in a safe manner, adhering to Company work rules
Follow Company’s Good Manufacturing Processes at all times
Build packing boxes and/or trays for bulk product
Place product labels on pouches and shipping boxes as needed
Ensure pouches are correctly filled and sealed
Pack sealed pouches into prepped shipping boxes
Seal loaded boxes and properly stack boxes onto shipping pallets
Gather ingredients and raw materials from the warehouse, or pre-production storage area
Perform Lot Code verification
Inspect and sort raw materials for quality
Measure ingredients for roasting and mixing
Load ingredients into totes for roasting
Operate automated roasting and mixing equipment per Company SOP’s to produce batched product
Set timers for ovens. Load product into ovens and monitor product to ensure proper temperature and roasting times are used
Mix product in mixing drums
Manage detailed cleaning tasks through sanitation checklist and master sanitation schedule
Confer with management and production personnel on problems and recommend changes in equipment, procedures, or work practices to improve sanitation standards and product quality
Maintain chemical usage and cleaning logs
Responsible for inventory and storing of sanitation supplies and chemicals
Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties, according to Company SSOPs
Perform other duties as assigned
Meet Company's expectations of its' Basic Beliefs