Production Operator I- 3rd Shift Processing (Sparks Nevada)

Now Foods•Sparks, NV

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Operates packaging and processing equipment and production lines according to established standards. Sets up, runs, and adjusts machines; performs sanitation and equipment changeovers; and carries out general utility responsibilities. The role requires machine-operator certification in one to three packaging and/or processing areas and is designated as overnight, third shift. The position supports production at manufacturing facilities and may work in Packaging and Processing at both the 391 and 395 Bloomingdale facilities. The operator performs equipment operations and changeovers within required timelines while meeting safety, quality, and efficiency goals. Work includes preparing and cleaning work areas, sanitizing food-contact surfaces, supplying production materials, conducting quality checks, troubleshooting equipment, completing paperwork and computer records, and coordinating with maintenance, Quality Control, R&D, supervisors, and coworkers. The operator may train employees on basic manufacturing processes and participate in safety and continuous-improvement activities. The work takes place in manufacturing areas near moving machinery, with exposure to ingredients, powders, liquids, herbal aromas, dust, airborne particles, and major food allergens. Noise is usually moderately loud, and hearing protection is required in some areas. Designated work areas contain strong magnetic fields that may pose a danger to people with pacemakers, prostheses, or implants such as defibrillators. The role has substantial physical demands, including standing, walking, climbing, crouching, reaching, handling materials, moving pallets, and lifting or pushing loads.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification as a Machine Operator in one to three packaging and/or processing areas, in any combination.
Ability, demonstrated through certification, to operate packaging and processing equipment to standards; set up, run, and adjust machines; conduct timely quality checks; perform minor maintenance; complete paperwork accurately; and sanitize and change over equipment.
Knowledge of machine capabilities and manufacturing processes, with the ability to troubleshoot and adjust machines.
Ability to consistently meet quality, safety, and efficiency goals.
Good problem-solving and time-management skills; ability to prioritize, handle multiple tasks calmly in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate urgency, and change tasks or work centers as business needs require.
Strong teamwork and communication skills, attention to detail, and a demonstrated high quality of work.
Ability to train employees on basic manufacturing processes, including setup, operation, paperwork, GMPs, and safety.
Ability to work in Packaging and Processing at both the 391 and 395 Bloomingdale manufacturing facilities.
Ability to follow company policies and procedures, including safety requirements, and ensure conduct supports company core values.
Ability to safely operate Powered Industrial Trucks and other equipment and maintain required certifications; ability to obtain certification to operate powered pallet jacks and Interthor stackers.
Ability to operate hand-operated electronic lifting equipment (Interthor).
Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to read and understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to complete required sanitation paperwork and written and electronic reports legibly and truthfully; basic computer and data-entry skills are required.
Ability to use whole numbers, fractions, and decimals in calculations involving weights and measures; use digital and balancing scales; and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagram instructions using common sense and good problem-solving skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly standing and walking; climbing stairs and ladders; using hands to handle materials; crouching or half-kneeling; reaching; and moving pallets, pallet jacks, products, and equipment.
Ability to ascend and descend steps while carrying up to 35 pounds; lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and from waist to shoulder; push and pull to generate forces of 42 and 65 pounds at a 36-inch height; grasp with 60 pounds of force; and reach up to 78 inches.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating blending, processing, or packaging machines and equipment.
Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food or pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

Operate packaging and processing equipment, including setting up, running, adjusting, troubleshooting, and performing changeovers according to work instructions, SOPs, and established standards.
Meet required timelines and consistently support safety, quality, and production-efficiency goals.
Prepare work areas at the beginning of shifts and clean them at the end of shifts or production runs; clean and sanitize food-contact surfaces between product changes.
Ensure required production materials and supplies are available, using lift trucks, hand jacks, and other equipment when certified.
Clean and assemble equipment according to standard operating procedures; perform pre-flight checklists and minor machine maintenance, and escalate mechanical issues to Maintenance when needed.
Conduct regular quality checks and inspect ingredients, filled containers, and finished products to confirm they meet specifications.
In packaging areas, assist coworkers with machine setup and cleaning, and stack, mark, pack, and transport finished products.
In processing areas, examine products for identity and impurities; weigh and mix ingredients according to batch instructions and required methods; and notify a supervisor, lead, or R&D of concerns with instructions.
Record item and lot numbers; complete and update production tickets, mix tickets, logbooks, sanitation paperwork, and other required records truthfully and legibly; enter accurate information in computer systems.
Label bulk containers and mixes, and keep Quality Control and R&D informed about raw-material quantities and potential product improvements.
Track inventory and production materials, examine materials for damage, verify orders and moved quantities, and escalate damaged products or inventory concerns.
Use handheld scanners to move inventory virtually; store materials in appropriate bins, pallets, shelves, racks, or refrigerators; and transport materials and products between departments using hand jacks, lift carts, and related equipment.
Determine appropriate storage and stock locations while considering temperature, humidity, height and weight limits, turnover, floor-loading capabilities, and available space.
Submit daily reports, communicate production transitions and material movements to supervisors or leads, and suggest improvements to efficiency, quality, and safety.
Train employees on basic department manufacturing processes, including machine setup and operation, paperwork, GMPs, and safety, as needed.
Participate in root-cause analysis, continuous-improvement initiatives, safety activities, and pre-shift huddles; provide and accept constructive peer safety feedback.
Follow company policies, GMP requirements, safety policies, SOPs, and work instructions; report incidents and hazards promptly; and use required personal protective equipment.
Work a flexible schedule, including weekends, to support business needs.