Processing Operator

Chobani•Roosevelt Park, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Processing Operator is responsible for the preparing and mixing of appropriate ingredients required to produce finished batches from calculation for bottling, canning, and premix/post-mix operations based upon number of cases scheduled for production each shift.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
1 to 2 years of related experience and/or training.
Must have mechanical aptitude and demonstrate abilities.
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Pallet Jack Certification
Must be able to work in a wet environment.
Some exposure to cleaning chemicals.
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime.
Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Must be able to abide by all required Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background).

Nice To Haves

Experience within the food and beverage industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and operation of all relevant machinery according to standardized operating procedures (SOPs).
Responsible for startup and shutdown of all relevant machinery.
Responsible for accurately weighing ingredients according to SKU specifications
Aid in development and improvement of standardized work documentation
Stage material and read and follow formulas for mixing batches
Run material per spec sheet and operating instructions and complete required quality checks, including laboratory tests
Monitor productivity to established quality and production levels are maintained
Complete ingredient documentation
Aid in sanitation operations and completing required sanitation documentation
Clearly communicate to neighboring departments on current and upcoming production status so downstream operators can effectively maintain production output levels.
Troubleshooting minor issues on all relevant machinery and escalates immediately to management or maintenance as needed to minimize downtime.
Uses a pallet jack to stock machine with required packaging materials supplied by material handler.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision coverage
disability insurance
health savings account
flexible spending accounts
tuition reimbursement
401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
fertility and childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
employee assistance program
fitness discounts
a wellness reimbursement
on-site gym access (certain locations)
a monthly wellness newsletter
120 hours of paid time off
11 holidays
paid volunteer time off