Production Operator I 2nd & 3rd Shift

AVEKA GROUP INC•Fredericksburg, IA

10d

About The Position

AVEKA Manufacturing is an EMPLOYEE-OWNED company (Part of AVEKA Group, Inc. headquartered in Woodbury, MN) where you will have a stake in the success of the facility. After 6 months you will earn company shares. Position Summary: A key member of the Operations team. Provides final stage packaging, weighing, sealing, and stacking of product. Responsible for ensuring packaged products meet compliance factors and are neatly stacked according to standard operating procedures. Requires lifting and moving up to 60 pounds on a regular and ongoing basis for an 8-10 hour shift.

Requirements

Experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment preferred
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Ability to achieve written documentation requirements
Speak, read, and write English
Basic math, ability to use a calculator
Ability to obtain a forklift certification
Able to work independently and safely
Productive and attentive to detail
Ability to learn machines such as mixers, spray dryers, and bio-reactors for career growth

Responsibilities

Operating multiple unit operations and equipment
Assist engineers with set-up and implementation of new and existing processes
Work with Production Management to identify process improvements
Responsible for scale calibration and understanding proper documentation standards.
Place packaging material (bags, boxes, etc.) correctly on or underneath feeder assembly to accept the product
Remove product from feeder assembly and sets on a scale to weigh the package
Weigh the package and add or subtract material to achieve the proper weight
Move the package to the heat sealer (or applicable device) to seal the package
Move the sealed package to the metal detector and run to ensure no metal is present
Document the package is of the correct weight and did not detect any metal
Stack or place the product per standard operating procedures, generally on pallets
Coordinate with other team members to move pallets once full and have new pallets started
Coordinate with team members for employee break and meal times to ensure the system is continually operating smoothly and without shutdowns