Process Operator for Food Manufacturer 1st and 3rd shift. Monday thru Friday. Weekends available

Meiji America • Santa Ana, CA

5d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of a Processing Operator is to operate the machine in a safe, efficient manner to ensure all product specifications are met.

Requirements

• Some manufacturing experience in a food plant helpful.
• Must be trained in Authorized LOTO procedure.
• High school or equivalent.
• Please note to meet business demands, employee may be required to work weekends, overtime (which could mean more than 8 hours per day and/or more than 40 hours per week) and on holidays.
• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and lift up to 50lbs and shared weight up to 100lbs.
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust, high humidity and extremes of hot and cold are possible.

Responsibilities

• Works well with others.
• Maintains a clean, safe work are at all times.
• Comply with all GMP requirements.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed timely and accurately. Communicates changes to the next shift.
• Interacts with Mixer to check consistency of dough before Mixer brings dough to the line.
• Frequently checks specifications of product to ensure good product.
• Ensure only quality product is entering the oven such as raising the cut and stopping transfer belts until problem is resolved.
• Full knowledge of processing equipment and product specifications to make necessary adjustments to keep line running efficiently.
• Monitors equipment for any maintenance-related item that may affect the efficient production of quality products and takes action to resolve problem. Reports any operational issues to supervision.
• Monitors the equipment and the processing procedure for safety and reports any issues to the supervisor.
• Operate assigned line with constant attention to quality of product, scrap reduction and minimal downtime.
• Develop ways to eliminate scrap such as dough falling off conveyors and dough peeling around gauge rolls.
• Required to take apart and clean and/or reassemble equipment for changeovers.
• Able to properly submit work orders as needed.
• Assist or oversee the training of new employees.
• Assist with changeovers, machine setup and cleaning.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read and record written specifications of product.
• Perform SPC (computer0 data entry according to established process control procedures and product specifications.
• Ability to work independently.
• Notify supervision of any issues.
• Must adhere/comply with all company policies, procedures and practices.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan - including employer match
• Pay time off
• Life insurance
• Referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED