Pasteurizer Operator

B&G Foods Inc.•Hurlock, MD

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pasteurizer Operator operates assigned machinery while following safety, food safety, and quality procedures. The role includes preparing the line, verifying materials and equipment, completing operational records, maintaining a clean work area, and communicating with other operators during shift changes. The operator is responsible for helping ensure that a safe, wholesome product is produced and for promptly reporting safety or food-quality concerns to the appropriate personnel. This position works in a plant environment and involves walking and standing while on assignment, exposure to outside conditions and other extreme conditions, and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources in advance of the interview. B&G Foods offers a variety of benefits, which may vary by location and position. The posting does not specify a pay range amount.

Requirements

Manufacturing experience.
Maintain an excellent attendance record.
Effective communication skills.
Reading and comprehension abilities.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to identify problems and respond accordingly.
Basic math skills.
Ability to walk and stand while in position.
Ability to work in an outside environment and other extreme conditions.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Verify that all emergency stops are operational and guards are in place before startup.
Understand the operating and safety procedures for assigned and surrounding machinery.
Gather and verify required pre-staged materials and supplies before the line begins, as applicable.
Dispose of materials and debris in the appropriate recycling areas or trash containers.
Complete pre-operation reports, logs, inspection sheets, downtime reports, and other records accurately and on time.
Compare and verify materials, including codes, containers, sizes, and labels, against specification sheets.
Verify that the glue machine is at the correct temperature, has glue in its pod, and refill the pod as needed.
Ensure the capper steam valve is on and set properly when operating the capper.
Clean debris and broken glass from the area throughout the day as needed.
Communicate with other operators at shift change and when relieved from the position.
Ask questions when unsure and ensure proper training before operating machinery.
Follow food safety and quality policies, and report problems outside the operator’s responsibility to personnel authorized to take action.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
Work safely and report unsafe conditions or acts to the supervisor immediately.
Help ensure a safe, wholesome product is produced.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Comprehensive, affordable health and wellness coverage for employees and their families.
Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick days.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
Life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
401(k) plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Employee assistance programs.
Telemedicine.
Work-life balance.
Employee discounts.
Wellness program.
Paid parental leave.