Processing Operator

Chobani • Roosevelt Park, MI

89d • $25 - $33

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. Schedule: 2-2-3, 12-hour rotation; 5:00am-5:30pm.

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.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry is preferred.
• 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).

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
• Wellness resources including an employee assistance program
• Fitness discounts
• Wellness reimbursement
• On-site gym access (certain locations)
• Monthly wellness newsletter
• Various types of paid and flexible time off based on start date and tenure
• 11 holidays each year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees