Production Operator I - Nights - Essentia

LGI Homes • Lytton, IA

125d • $24

About The Position

The Production Operator assists various areas within the plant while maintaining efficient production processes according to GMP and customer specifications.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. certification preferred.
• Stable work history in areas such as agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to follow written/verbal instruction and communicate effectively with personnel.
• General and specific knowledge of machinery and ability to assist in preparing equipment for operation and/or tear down production operations.
• Accurately and completely abide by company good documentation procedures for recording required data and paperwork related to HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and SQF.
• Sustained physical effort required to move throughout work areas, climbing steps, ladders as required, and walking around equipment.
• Must be able to distinguish if food safety violations or product quality issues occur and resolve immediately or, if unable to resolve immediately, contact appropriate plant management.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and ability to learn how to operate new equipment/machinery.
• Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner in accordance with established procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret and work from oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to legibly document data for record keeping purposes.
• Ability to implement all safety techniques and mandated sanitary rules and regulations in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to cooperate with all Essentia staff.
• Ability to remain calm and professional.
• Ability to work daily and overtime as necessary.
• Ability to assist in other work-related areas as required.
• Ability to operate all necessary plant and office equipment required to accomplish job duties.
• Ability to problem-solve.

Responsibilities

• Work in various areas of production workflow including all tasks and appropriate documentation of the following: Dumping / Grinding / Processing Packaging / Finishing
• Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support ongoing improvements of food safety programs.
• Operate forklifts and/or non-motorized pallet jacks as required.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Perform basic maintenance and clean-up activities as follows: Proper storage and care of equipment used during production in accordance with the company safety guidelines and regulations.
• Regularly sweep and occasionally hose production and other areas.

Benefits

• Starting Pay of $24.50 per hour
• Annual Bonus Incentive
• 3 Weeks PTO
• 401K + Company Match
• Health benefits are eligible 1st of the month following hire
• Monthly Attendance Bonus
• 8 Hours of volunteer time off per year to participate in charitable initiatives
• Company paid disability and life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees