1st Shift Processing Operator-1
About The Position
The Processing Operator 1 is responsible for cooking potatoes and processing cabbage according to standard operating procedures while meeting quality and food safety standards. The role is part of the Operations department and reports to the Production Supervisor. It is a full-time, non-exempt position with a wage of $20.50 and a Monday–Friday schedule starting at 6:00 PM, with a varying end time. The position is based in a food manufacturing facility. Employees may encounter wet or humid conditions, moving machinery, cleaning chemicals, airborne particles, varying temperatures, and moderate noise. Required PPE must be worn in production areas. The facility processes products containing eggs, milk, wheat, soy, fish, crustacean shellfish, and tree nuts. Pre-employment drug testing and background screening are required.
Requirements
- Ability to read and comprehend English documentation, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to use a calculator to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to obtain a forklift and/or pallet jack license.
- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, push, pull, and lift; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
- Must wear required PPE while working in production areas.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED, 1–3 months of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
- Bilingual abilities are a plus but are not required.
Responsibilities
- Learn and follow MGK HACCP, SQF, SOP, and SSOP programs.
- Comply with food safety procedures.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Set up, sanitize, wash down, and break down machinery according to standard operating procedures.
- Follow procedures to set up, peel, sort, inspect, and cook potatoes safely and accurately.
- Follow procedures to set up, inspect, and process cabbage safely and accurately.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Free employer health clinic
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
- Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children
- Company-paid $25,000 basic life insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Paid vacation
- Holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Discretionary profit sharing
- Leadership development
- Training and mentorship
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
