Production Operator I - 2nd Shift

Comar•Buena Vista Township, NJ

About The Position

The Production Operator I accurately inspects and packs products, performs visual and dimensional sampling to assess product acceptability, labels products, and tracks quantities. The role requires operating equipment as needed, communicating problems to a process technician or supervisor, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment while following plant health, safety, quality, and GMP guidelines. At SQF-certified sites, the operator follows cGMP and good hygiene practices; performs basic sanitation; reports repairs, adjustments, food safety concerns, and quality issues; performs assigned production and quality checks; and helps prevent and control nonconforming product. The employee follows the HOLD SOP, food fraud and food defense policies, HACCP and SQF standards, and applicable company and regulatory requirements. The position involves standing for most of the shift, handling and reaching with the hands and arms, stooping, crouching, bending, and twisting, with only occasional sitting. The role may require lifting or moving up to 10 pounds; heavier items can be moved with equipment assistance. The stated compensation entry point is $17.50 per hour, with the possibility of a higher offer based on relevant experience and qualifications.

Requirements

High school or Vo-Tech School graduate, or equivalent.
Read, understand, and follow safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
Apply basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Carry out written, oral, or visual/diagram instructions.
Be self-motivated, conscientious, and results-oriented.
Work independently and in a team environment.
Communicate job-related functions with employees, customers, and auditors as needed, and communicate effectively with a supervisor.
Read, write, and comprehend provided information.
Stand for most of the work shift; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, crouch, bend, and twist; and sit occasionally.
Lift or move up to 10 pounds; heavier amounts can be moved with equipment assistance.
At SQF-certified sites, understand and follow applicable food safety, quality, sanitation, GMP, HACCP, and SQF practices.

Nice To Haves

One to three months of related experience and/or training.
Knowledge of or previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Accurately inspect and pack products to provide customers with consistent, quality products.
Perform visual and dimensional sampling to determine product acceptability.
Label products and track quantities.
Communicate problems to a process technician or supervisor.
Operate equipment as required.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
Follow and communicate plant health, safety, quality, and GMP guidelines.
At SQF-certified sites, follow cGMPs and Good Hygiene Personnel Practices and perform basic sanitation functions.
Notify the SQF Practitioner or supervisor when repairs or adjustments are needed.
Perform duties required to meet company and regulatory requirements and standards, including HACCP and SQF requirements.
Notify the SQF Practitioner, Quality Manager, or other management personnel of food safety or quality issues.
Perform assigned production and quality checks to identify issues involving food safety, raw materials, processes, quality systems, or safety systems.
Initiate action to prevent food safety and quality nonconformities and follow the HOLD SOP.
Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition is corrected.
Follow food fraud and food defense policies while on company property.
Follow company policies, including GMP, safety, HACCP, and SQF policies.
Wear company-issued personal protective equipment, such as uniforms, gloves, and hairnets.
Perform other duties as assigned.