Production Operator Fresh

Champion Petfoods•Auburn, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing, innovation, and happy pets too. We are excited to announce that we are looking for a Fresh Mixing Production Operator – 2nd 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 Fresh Mixing Production Operator has primary responsibility to operate the equipment safely and efficiently within the Fresh Mixing department at the state-of-the-art pet food production facility located in Auburn, Kentucky. This role will report to the Production Supervisor.

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

Ensure compliance to Company’s policies, practices and procedures related to Health and Safety, Food Safety, and the Environment.
Maintain a neat and organized work area according to established corporate policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
Identify food-safety concerns and perform actions appropriate for resolving them.
Unload trucks to best accommodate production requirements, customer requirements, and carriers.
Follow an established formula for fresh ingredients, as written on formula sheets.
Follow consistent batching processes to ensure a constant flow of blended fresh material to the extrusion line.
Assist in conducting a daily inventory of all bulk and liquid ingredients, recording bin check, regular bulk inventory, and part bag count inventory.
Operate heavy machinery including tote massagers, grinding equipment for fresh meats and ingredients, and/or automated and manual packaging equipment in a safe and efficient manner, according to established Company policies and practices.
Dump totes through receiving drag and tote stations, replacing totes in the tote stations as needed.
Operate lift trucks (sit and stand), as required.
Develop and maintain successful professional working relationships, including good communication practices with relevant production department staff.
Participate in annual physical inventory as determined by the Company.
Perform other duties as assigned.