Production Operator Freeze Dry-1st Shift

Champion Petfoods Europe•Auburn, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing, innovation, and happy pets too. We are excited to announce that we are looking for a Packaging Production Operator: Freeze Dry Forming – 1st Shift to join our rapidly growing company. With thirty years of growth in the global pet food sector, our ORIJEN and ACANA brands define our vision of being The Global Leader in Advancing Premium Food for Pets. If you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success by working in our award-winning company – we would love to hear from you. Overview: The Packaging Production Operator has primary responsibility to operate the equipment safely and efficiently within the Packaging department at the state-of-the-art pet food production facility located in Auburn, Kentucky. This role will report to the Production Supervisor. You will have the opportunity to: Consult with the Production Supervisor and/or Team Lead to determine scheduled production runs and associated mixing requirements Perform daily inventory of all dry and fresh ingredients and accurate recording of levels Unloading of trucks including proper receiving and inventory transactions Operate grinding equipment for fresh meats and ingredients Operate the mixing and transfer equipment in a safe and efficient manner, continually monitoring the equipment to ensure proper operation and material levels. Form materials into treats or palatant and loading of trays to appropriate weights Loading of Freeze Dry Chambers in accordance to established practices & SOPs. May perform task in Freeze Dry Packaging as needed Maintain required Product Log Sheets in an accurate and timely manner, according to established practices/SOPs. Participate in annual physical inventory as determined by the Company. Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with established corporate policies, practices and health and safety regulations. Develop awareness and understanding of the Company’s policies, practices and procedures related to health and safety, food safety and the environment and commit to personal compliance with same. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment and/or equivalent military experience, or college degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Consult with the Production Supervisor and/or Team Lead to determine scheduled production runs and associated mixing requirements
Perform daily inventory of all dry and fresh ingredients and accurate recording of levels
Unloading of trucks including proper receiving and inventory transactions
Operate grinding equipment for fresh meats and ingredients
Operate the mixing and transfer equipment in a safe and efficient manner, continually monitoring the equipment to ensure proper operation and material levels.
Form materials into treats or palatant and loading of trays to appropriate weights
Loading of Freeze Dry Chambers in accordance to established practices & SOPs.
May perform task in Freeze Dry Packaging as needed
Maintain required Product Log Sheets in an accurate and timely manner, according to established practices/SOPs.
Participate in annual physical inventory as determined by the Company.
Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with established corporate policies, practices and health and safety regulations.
Develop awareness and understanding of the Company’s policies, practices and procedures related to health and safety, food safety and the environment and commit to personal compliance with same.
Perform other duties as assigned.