Processor (Day Shift, $25.15 Starting Hourly Pay)

Schreiber Foods•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

This full-time day-shift position follows a consistent rotating schedule of 6:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Starting pay is $25.15 per hour. The role processes dairy and nut products and other related ingredients and allergens. The Processor coordinates production schedules and fluid transfers, cleans and sanitizes equipment, monitors processing conditions, documents production activity, troubleshoots equipment, and works with other production operators to meet production goals while maintaining safety and quality standards. A $1,000 sign-on bonus and a $1 weekend premium are listed. Benefits begin on the first day of hire. The position requires at least one year of experience in a food manufacturing environment. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. The employee must be able to obtain Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certification and must obtain Better Process Control School Certification after hire. The role also requires basic math and computer skills, effective communication, organization, multitasking, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Ability to obtain Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certification.
Obtain Better Process Control School Certification after hire.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet internal and external customer expectations.
Strong organizational skills, ability to establish priorities and multitask, and ability to meet deadlines.
Effective verbal and written communication with management and colleagues.
Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Basic computer operating skills, including entering and retrieving computerized information.
Ability to exchange basic informational data and complete forms or checklists.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively at all levels.
Ability to provide current, direct, complete, and actionable feedback, identify issues, and take appropriate training-related action.
Professional manner and ability to maintain constructive working relationships.
Ability to work with dairy and nut products and other related ingredients and allergens.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of products and the dairy industry.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow production and product changeover schedules, adjusting as needed to avoid production-floor downtime.
Plan and schedule fluid transfers and Clean-In-Place (CIP) of raw lines with Filler Operators, Blending Operators, and Separators.
Maintain, clean, and sterilize equipment, parts, tools, utensils, and the work area; complete the Master Sanitation Schedule and meet housekeeping and 5S standards.
Monitor sterile and non-sterile zones for leaks.
Complete required documentation accurately using Good Documentation Practices, including batch records, cleaning forms, processor logs, and work orders.
Monitor line graphs and detect deviations in legal trends.
Meet production needs and goals while minimizing product shrink and downtime.
Perform basic troubleshooting of processing equipment and aseptic tanks, contacting maintenance when needed.
Learn all ultra-high-temperature processing systems.
Participate in shift exchanges and work-team meetings.
Identify and monitor Critical Control Points, including temperature, pressure, and time.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
Stop observed unsafe acts, follow facility safety rules and procedures, correct or report safety hazards, and support safety policies and programs.

Benefits

$1,000 sign-on bonus.
$1 weekend premium.
Benefits eligibility beginning on the first day of hire.
8% 401(k) match into the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus an additional annual company contribution toward retirement.
Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
Up to $5,000 annually to help with childcare costs.
Wellness incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Tuition reimbursement.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet, and mental health benefits starting on day one.
Partners Helping Partners support program.