Production Line Operator - 3rd Shift ($20-$26.02)

Stratas Foods•Quincy, IL

19h•$41,600 - $54,121•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Line Operator is a manufacturing-floor position for employees stepping up from an entry-level role. The operator performs a variety of production, housekeeping, equipment, and inventory tasks as needed. The role requires the ability to work any shift, overtime, and weekends when required, and to fill in for temporary or permanent vacancies. Responsibilities include keeping packaging materials stocked on production lines; completing line-related documentation for critical control points (CCPs), production, and packaging materials; operating and troubleshooting packaging equipment; communicating equipment or oil-supply issues and equipment maintenance needs to a supervisor; and identifying and resolving observed quality issues. The operator also performs proper line startup, operation, and shutdown, basic ammonia and Votator/Perfector operation, process-flow tracing from the source tank to filling, and basic tasks in the M3 inventory system. Other tasks include housekeeping and cleanup, sweeping, vacuuming, painting, lubrication, sample retrieval, power washing, hauling items on stairs, and dumping rework. The position is located in Quincy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; required and verified.
Basic computer knowledge for data entry.
Ability to learn and follow written rules and procedures.
Ability to produce accurate documentation.
Acceptable attendance.
Willingness and ability to learn various positions.
Ability to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights.

Nice To Haves

Previous relevant experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Keep production lines stocked with packaging materials.
Complete appropriate documentation related to line CCPs, production, and packaging materials.
Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of packaging equipment.
Know and perform basic operation of equipment on the line.
Notify a supervisor when a line is down because of equipment or oil-supply issues.
Notify a supervisor when equipment needs attention.
Report and resolve observed quality issues while operating the line.
Properly start up, operate, and shut down the line.
Perform basic ammonia operation.
Understand process flow and trace flow from the source tank to the filling process.
Perform basic tasks as needed within the M3 inventory system.
Perform basic Votator/Perfector operation and demonstrate basic understanding of pumps, valves, filters, and heat exchangers.
Perform housekeeping and cleanup, sweeping, vacuuming, painting, lubrication, sample retrieval, power washing, hauling items up and down stairs, dumping rework, and other duties as assigned.
Participate in efficiency and safety improvement teams.
Fill in for temporary or permanent vacancies when needed.